Banjoko

Banjoko Meaning & Origin

About Banjoko
The surname Banjoko is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "banjo" meaning "to celebrate" and "oko" meaning "husband" or "man." Therefore, the surname Banjoko can be interpreted to mean "the husband who celebrates" or "the man who brings joy." It is a name that signifies happiness, festivity, and a positive outlook on life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Banjoko is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Banjoko: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banjoko based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNJK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B052020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N JH OW0 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/banjoko*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNJK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banjoko in Braille

Here's how to represent Banjoko in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Banjoko in braille

How to sign the name Banjoko using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Banjoko using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Banjoko in sign language

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