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Jumoke

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Meaning

Everyone loves the child

Linguistic Origin

Yoruba

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

West Africa

Global Spellings

Arabic جوموك
Urdu جموکے
Persian جوموک
Bengali জুমোকে
Pashto جموک

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Jumoke is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Everyone loves the child', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Jumoke, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Yoruba jumoke, 'everyone loves the child' - found across West African communities.

Notable Historical Usage

Yoruba names are sentences in miniature, recording the circumstances of a birth or a hope held for the child. Muslim families in Yorubaland commonly give both a Yoruba name and an Arabic one.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across West African communities.