Yoruba Names and their meanings

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11 months ago

Yoruba names are often meaningful and hold significance in the Yoruba culture. They are given with the hope that the child will embody the qualities or attributes associated with the name.


Adesola means "Crown of wealth" or "Royalty turns into wealth."
Adesola is like being a king or queen in your own special way, and it means royalty brings wealth

Adeola means "Crown of wealth" or "Royalty of wealth ."
Adeola is like wearing a shiny crown, and it means you bring happiness and joy to those around you.

Damilola means "Blessed with wealth"
Damilola means that you're you're created to be blessed with wealth

Adewale means "Royalty has come home" or "Royalty returns."
Explanation: Adewale is like a king or queen coming back to their kingdom, and it shows that you are very important and special.

Ayomide means "Joy has come"
Ayomide is like saying your joy has come


Ifeoluwa means "The love of God" or "God's love."
Ifeoluwa is a show of God's love

Oluwaseun means "Thank God" or "Praise God."

Oluwaseun is like saying "Wow, thanks, God!" It's a way to be grateful and thankful for the good things in your life.


Toluwalope means "Thanks to God" or "God is worthy of praise."
Toluwalope means that you appreciate and give thanks to God for all the wonderful things you have.

Taiwo means "came to experience the world"

Kehinde means "The second-born of twins who arrived last" after Taiwo
Kehinde is like being the younger brother or sister in a pair of twins, and it's a very special and unique role in the family.