Toke Makinwa has welcomed a daughter, Yakira Eliana. The podcaster and former radio presenter made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday morning.
“This is the happiest I’ve ever been. My precious daughter, the love I never knew existed, my heart in another human being, my love,” she said on Instagram. “My purpose, my reason, my evidence. Thank you for choosing me, thank you for making me a Mother.”
What is the meaning of Yakira Eliana?
Yakira Eliana is a combination of two names of Hebrew origin, Yakira and Eliana. Yakira, which is spelt as “יָקִירָה” in Hebrew, means “Precious,” “beloved,” or “dear one.” It is derived from “Yakir,” an adjective that means “precious” or “valued.”
Eliana, on the other hand, has dual origins in Hebrew and Latin. In Hebrew, it is spelt as “אֵלִיעֲנָה” and derived from Eliyanah, which means “God has answered.” “El” is God, and “ana” is answered.
In Latin, it is spelt “Ἐλιάνα” and is usually associated with the name “Aelianus,” which means “daughter of the sun” or “bright, shining one.” Aelius means “sun.”
Together, Yakira Eliana means, “Precious one, God has answered.”
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What other names does Yakira Eliana have?
Yakira Eliana doesn’t just have Hebrew names. She also has a ton of Yoruba names, including Olakitan, Iyanuoluwa, Ikeoluwa, and Adunola.
When was Yakira Eliana born?
Though Toke only announced that Yakira Eliana was born today, we can confirm that she had the baby long before now. She first posted images from her baby shower in May.
“My age no longer allows me to suffer for love. If you see me sad, it’s because of money o,” she wrote in the caption. But last week, she posted the first clip from the event. “Blessed beyond measure and showered with love,” her caption reads in part.
When did Toke announce she was pregnant with Yakira Eliana?
Toke first announced that she was expecting a baby on August 13 in an Instagram video. “I’ve worn so many hats over the years, but this one trumps it all, and I’m so humbled to have been chosen. You guys have been with me from the start, the girl you met on radio, the brand you’ve supported all these years. This victory is major,” she said in the video.
What kind of life would Yakira Eliana live?
For all intents and purposes, we can confirm that Yakira Eliana would live a life of abundant luxury. Toke already posted the first video of what she said would be a series on things she bought her daughter. They include a Messika necklace, Chanel bags, Hermes shoes and more.
