Adenike

Adenike is a female first name that has its origins in Nigeria. It is literally translated as 'the loving crown' or 'the carefully nurtured crown'.

What does the name Adenike mean?

The name Adenike originates from Nigeria and literally translates to 'the loving crown' or 'the carefully nurtured crown'. Its roots are found in the African Yoruba language, derived from the two components adé, which means 'crown', and nifẹ, which means 'loving' or 'beloved'.

Where does the name Adenike come from?

Adenike is a female first name with origins in the Yoruba language, carrying the meaning 'the loving crown'. In its composition, adé means 'crown' (Yoruba) and nifẹ means 'loving, beloved' (Yoruba).

How do you pronounce Adenike?

The pronunciation of Adenike is four syllables and evenly structured. The name is typically pronounced as 'A-de-ni-ke' [a.deˈniːke], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllables flow gently into one another, and the bright '-ke' at the end provides a clear, light finish. Adenike thus has a friendly, melodic, and vibrant aura – a name with harmonious structure and pleasant lightness.

Popularity

In Germany, Adenike is a relatively common first name. In 2023, it reached the 3,880th place in the ranking of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2014 with position 2,126. Over the last ten years, Adenike has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it at 4,955th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,707th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ade / Nike

Famous people

• Adenike Grange (Nigerian Minister)
• Dr. Adenike Davidson (Author (USA))