Bánkẹ́
name
/bã́.kɛ́/
Bámikẹ́ (alternative)
Definitions
- a unisex given name meaning “Help me take care (of the child”, it is a shortened form or nickname for much longer names, ex. Adébánkẹ́ and Ọlákúnlé, see below for more longer names. It is a traditionally female name, but may be used in a unisex form
Etymology
From bá (“together, with”) + mi (“me”) + kẹ́ (“to care for”) + ilé, literally “Help me take care of (the child)”
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Bankẹ”.
Reference:
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