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Lekan is a Yoruba name common in Nigeria. Other variations of the name includes Olalekan, Olamilekan, Adelekan and it mostly a male first name. It means "my wealth has increased". [1]

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Notable people with the name Lekan

Notable people with the name Olalekan

Notable people with the name Olamilekan

Lekan as a non-Nigerian name

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References

  1. "Lekan Name Meaning - Origin, Religion of Baby Boy Name Lekan". SchoolMyKids. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2023-02-23.