Sàlàkọ́
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Word/name | Yoruba |
| Meaning | To Hang White Clothe |
| Region of origin | South West |
Sàlàkọ́ or Salako ⓘ is a Nigerian male given name and surname of Yoruba origin. It means "Hang a white cloth (of Ọbàtálá).[1]" They are usually from devotees of Ọbàtálá, the deity of creation and creativity.
People
- Andy Salako (born 1972), Nigerian football defender
- John Salako (born 1969), English footballer and sports television personality
- Lateef Akinola Salako (1935–2017), Nigerian academic