Olufunke (also shortened as Funke) is a Yoruba given name meaning "God gave me to care for" or "God gives care". In Yoruba, the name combines Ọlọ́run (God) with fún (to give) and ọ̀kàn (care/breath), reflecting the cultural belief that children are divine gifts entrusted to parents.Notable BearersOlufunke Adeboye, Nigerian professor of historyOlufunke Adedoyin (1962–2018), Nigerian politician and lawmakerOlufunke Baruwa (born 1976), Nigerian gender and development practitionerOlufunke Oshonaike (born 1974), Nigerian table tennis playerFunke Akindele (born 1977), multiple award-winning Nigerian actress and filmmakerFunke Opeke (born 1961), Nigerian electrical engineer and founder of MainOneFunke Osibodu (born 1959), Nigerian banker and first female CEO of a Nigerian bankCultural SignificanceThe Yoruba people place great emphasis on names as encapsulating destiny and parental aspirations. Olufunke illustrates the common pattern of incorporating a reference to the divine (either Olu from Ọlọ́run or directly as Funmi, “give to me”) into names that express gratitude or acknowledgment of a child’s spiritual origin. The short form Funke is used affectionately in everyday life, demonstrating Yoruba naming’s flexibility.Meaning: For a nice paragraph inside < ul >Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria, Benin, diaspora)Type: Compound personal nameUsage: Primarily female