Save Gender Masculine Usage Yoruba Pronounced Pron. /ā.kĩ́.lɛ̀.jɛ̄/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsAkínlẹ̀yẹ, Akínlẹ́yẹ Meaning & History Means "bravery is honourable" or "valour has dignity" in Yoruba, from akín "courage, valour; brave person, warrior" and either ni "to be" or ní "to have, possess" combined ẹ̀yẹ "honour, respect, dignity".