Ibukun
Yoruba · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ibukun
Ibukun is a Yoruba name meaning "blessing" or "gift from God," derived from the Yoruba words "ibu" (blessing) and "kun" (to have/possess).
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Etymology
Ibukun is a Yoruba name meaning "blessing" or "gift from God," derived from the Yoruba words "ibu" (blessing) and "kun" (to have/possess). The name is primarily used among Yoruba people of Nigeria and the broader Yoruba diaspora, reflecting traditional Yoruba naming conventions that emphasize gratitude and spiritual blessings.
Ibukun currently ranks #4,798 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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