Lanre

Lanre is a Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin. It is a short form of Olanrewaju, which means "wealth goes forward" or "wealth/nobility is progressing" in Yoruba. The name reflects the cultural value placed on prosperity and social advancement within Yoruba communities.

Notable Bearers

Several notable individuals bear the name Lanre, often as a given name juxtaposed with a surname. These include:

• ELDee (born Lanre Dabiri in 1977), a Nigerian rapper and record producer.
• Rilwan Lanre Babalola, a Nigerian minister.
• Lanre Buraimoh, a Nigerian-born artist.
• Lanre Fehintola, a British photojournalist.
• Lanre Hassan (born 1950), a Nigerian film actress.
• Lanre Kehinde (born 1994), a Nigerian football player.
• Lanre Oyebanjo (born 1990), a British football player.
• Adeola Lanre Runsewe (born 1989), a Nigerian football midfielder.
• Lanre Tejuosho (born 1964), a Nigerian senator.
• Lanre Towry-Coker (born 1944), a Nigerian architect, politician and socialite.