Rasaki is a Nigerian male given name and surname predominantly used among Muslims, particularly within the Yoruba and Hausa communities. Derived from Arabic, "Razzaq, Razik, Abdur Razzaq, Razaq", the name which means "All provider"[1] Which the Yoruba/Hausa dialectal variation is Rasaki.
Gender | Male |
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Language(s) | Yoruba, Hausa |
Origin | |
Word/name | Nigerian |
Meaning | All provider |
Region of origin | Northern region and South-West, Nigeria |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Razzaq, Razik, Abdur Razzaq, Razaq |
Notable individuals with the name
edit- Fatimat Raji-Rasaki (born 1957), Nigerian politician
- Raji Rasaki (born 1947), Nigerian politician and Army officer
References
edit- ^ "User-submitted name Razaaq - Behind the Name". www.behindthename.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.