Ronke
Yoruba · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ronke
Ronke is a Yoruba name meaning "to stand" or "to rise up," derived from the Yoruba verb "ronku" or related root words expressing upright positioning and elevation.
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Etymology
Ronke is a Yoruba name meaning "to stand" or "to rise up," derived from the Yoruba verb "ronku" or related root words expressing upright positioning and elevation. The name is primarily used among Yoruba people of Nigeria and the Yoruba diaspora, particularly in West Africa and among people of Yoruba descent worldwide, with no specific religious restriction.
Ronke currently ranks #9,289 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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