Gbenga

BEN-ga
Yoruba
"lift up, elevate"

Gbenga Origin and Meaning

The name Gbenga is a boy's name meaning "lift up, elevate".

Occasionally found in the Anglicized Benga spelling, this strong Yoruba name is a popular choice in Nigeria. American actor Gbenga Akinnagbe was born Olugbenga, which is a longer form of the name, meaning "God lifted me".