Lekeke as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lekeke

What is the meaning of the name Lekeke ?

The baby name Lekeke is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced leh-KEH-keh (IPA: /lɛˈkɛkɛ/).

Lekeke is in Origin.

Lekeke is a Yoruba-derived given name and nickname, built from the reduplicated form of Leke. In Yoruba, lékè conveys the idea of “surpassing” or “prevailing,” a sense preserved in compound names like Adeleke (“the crown triumphs”) and Oyeleke (“chieftaincy/title excels”). Lekeke also echoes Lẹkẹlẹkẹ, the cattle egret celebrated in Yoruba children’s rhymes and folklore, a bird associated with whiteness, grace, and good fortune. By blending these layers, the name can suggest “one who excels,” “graceful/pure,” or “well-adorned,” the last by folk connection to ilẹkẹ (beads), symbols of dignity and beauty.

As a standalone, Lekeke is relatively modern and unisex, found in Nigeria and the diaspora where playful reduplications and affectionate short forms are favored as given or middle names. Variants and related forms include Leke/Lẹkẹ, Adeleke, Oyeleke, and Oluwaleke; tone marks are often omitted in English contexts. Note: it is unrelated to Hawaiian Lakeke (“jacket”).

⚙ Lekeke is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 12 recorded uses across 1 country. Expect very few children to share this name.