Lanre is a Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin that is derived from Ọlánrewájú, which means “Wealth/nobility is progressing”.
Notable people bearing the name ELDee (born Lanre Dabiri in 1977), Nigerian rapper Rilwan Lanre Babalola, Nigerian minister Lanre Buraimoh, Nigerian-born artist Lanre Fehintola, British photojournalist Lanre Hassan (born 1950), Nigerian film actress Lanre Kehinde (born 1994), Nigerian football player Lanre Oyebanjo (born 1990), British football player Adeola Lanre Runsewe (born 1989), Nigerian football midfielder Lanre Tejuosho (born 1964), Nigerian senator Lanre Towry-Coker (born 1944), Nigerian architect, politician and socialite
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