Fákẹ́yẹ Nigerian surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "Ifá gathered honour.".[1] Fákẹ́yẹ is a powerful name with depth and profound meaning. The diminutive form is Ifákẹ́yẹ, same meaning but in full form.
is aGender | Male |
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Language(s) | Yoruba |
Origin | |
Word/name | Nigerian |
Meaning | Ifá gathered honour. |
Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
Notable individuals with the name
edit- Lamidi Olonade Fakeye (1925 – 2009), Nigerian sculptor and academic.
- Oyindamola Fakeye, Nigerian creative director.
- Akin Fakeye (born 1936), Nigerian carver.
- Lukman Alade Fakeye (born 1983), Nigerian carver.
- Azeez Kayode Fakeye (born 1965), Nigerian carver.