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Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Mintayo(m): 8:31pm On Nov 05, 2013 |
LISTS OF YORUBA NAMES AND THEIR ENGLISH MEANING. Do you know that the names Cecelia and Claudia mean blind and lame? Unlike some tribes that prefer western names, Yorubas are known for giving their children our traditional Yoruba names... here is A to Y list of Yoruba names ... please leave Oyinbo names for oyinbo people oo... A Aanuoluwapo; God’s mercy is great. Aarin; refers to centre/middle Aarinade; in the centre of the crown Aarinola; the centre of wealth Abayomi; the enemy would have gloated over me Abejide; born during the rainy season Abidemi; born before the fathers arrival Abidoye; born before the arrival of a chieftaincy title Abiodun; born during the festival Abiola/ Abimbola/Abisola; one born into wealth Abiona; born during a journey Abioye/Abisoye; born into status/title Abisogun; born during a war Abisuga; one born into the palace Abodunrin; one who walks in with the festival/holiday Abosede/Abiose; born on the first day of the week Adaramola; one who complements wealth with beauty Ade; this refers to crown or royalty Adebajo; the crown returns from a trip Adebambo; the crown returns with me Adebanjo; the crown fits me Adebanke; the crown helps to pamper me Adebankole; the crown assisted me to build a house Adebayo; the crown meets with joy Adebimpe; the crown birthed me complete Adebisi; the crown has given birth to more Adebiyi; the crown gave birth to this one Adebola; the crown meets with wealth Adeboro; the crown meets wealth Adebowale; the crown has come home Adeboye; the crown meets the title Adeboyejo; the crown befits the title Adebukola; the crown has added to wealth Adebusoye; the crown has adds to status Adedamola; the crown is mixed with wealth Adedapo; crowns associate/affiliate Adedaramola; the crown associates with (complements) wealth well Adedayo; the crown has become joy Adedeji; the crown has become two Adediji; the crown has become a refuge Adediran; the crown becomes hereditary Adedoja; the crown has become a market Adedokun; the crown has become (as wide as) the sea Adedolapo; the crown holds wealth together Adedotun; the crown has become fresh/new Adedoyin; the crown has become honey Adefemi; the crown loves me Adefolake; the crown pampers with wealth Adefolarin; the crown walks with wealth Adefoluke; the crown pampers with God Adefoyeke; the crown pampers with the title Adegbenga; the crown elevates/uplifts Adegbenro; the crown establishes Adegbola; the crown carries wealth Adegboyega; the crown has elevated the title Adegoke; the crown ascends a height/hill Adegoroye: the crown ascends to a title Adegunte; the crown ascends the throne Adeiye; the crown of salvation Adejare; the crown has overcome Adejobi; the crown gives birth together Adejoke; the crown will together pamper this one Adejoro; the crown enjoys (eats) wealth Adejumo; the crown unites Adejumobi; the crown unites to give birth to Adejumoke; the crown unites to pamper Adejuwon; the crown is greater than them Adekanmi; I am entitled to the crown Adekemi; the crown pampers me Adekilekun; the crown makes the house full Adekitan; the crown does not finish/end Adekola; the crown collects wealth Adekoyejo; the crown brings together titles Adekunle; crowns fill the house Adelabi; we gave birth to a crown Adelana; the crown opens the way Adelani; we own the crown Adelanwa; it is a crown that we look for Adeleke; the crown triumphs Adelodun; the crown owns the festival Adelowo; the crown has respect Adeloye; the crown is (the essence) of a title Ademola; the crown has been added to wealth Ademolu; the crown has been added to the master Adeniji; the crown has protection/refuge (to offer) Adenike; the crown has (need of) care Adeniran; the crown has history/lineage Adeniyi; the crown has prestige/dignity Adenola; the crown owns wealth Adenrele; the crown is going home Adenuga; the crown owns the palace Adeoba; the crown of the king Adeola; crown of wealth Adeolu; the crown of God Adeoti; the crown does not fade Adeoye; a crown of title Adepeju; the crown is full of honor Adepero; the crown pacifies Adepitan; the crown tells a story Adepoju; crowns are many Aderemilekun; the crown has dried my tears Aderinsola; the crown walks into wealth Aderiyike; the crown has found one to pamper Aderonke; the crown has something to pamper Aderoju; the crown has succor Aderopo; the crown replaces Adesanmi; the crown profits me Adesewa; the crown makes beauty Adesile; the crown opens a new house Adesina; the crown has opened the way Adesoji; the crown is revived Adesokan; the crown is one Adesola; the crown makes wealth Adesoro; the crown makes wealth Adesoye; the crown watches over the title Adesupo; the crown aggregates Adetola; the crown is the worth of wealth Adetolu; the crown which belongs to God Adetona; the crown gives direction Adetoro; the crown is peaceful Adetoun; the crown is worth strife Adetoyebi; the crown is big enough to birth titles Adetoyese; the crown has beautified the title Adetunji; the crown has woken again Adetutu; the crown is calm/soothing Adewale; the crown has come home Adewetan; the crown has being bath Adewonuola; the crown has entered into wealth Adewunmi; I am desirous of the crown Adeyanju; the crown succeeds Adeyato; the crown is different Adeyemi; the crown befits me Adeyemo; the crown befits a child Adeyiga; the crown surrounds the palace Adeyinka; the crown surrounds me Adeyeye; the crown befits its titles Adeyoye; the crown rejoices over the title Adunade; the sweetness of the crown Adunbi; one who is sweet to give birth to Adunke; one who is sweet to pamper Adunni; one who is sweet to have Adura; means prayer Aduramigba; my prayer has been answered Afolabi; one born with wealth Afolami; one who breathes with wealth Afolarin; one who walks with wealth Afolorunso; one kept under God’s protection Agboola; the stage/platform of wealth Aibinuola; one who is not antagonistic of wealth Aje; a child born on monday Ajibola; one who wakes up to meet wealth Ajibade; one who wakes into royalty Ajibike; we woke up to take care of this one Ajirola; one who wakes to the sight of wealth Akin; refers to warrior/valor Akinbiyi; a warrior gave birth to this one Akinbode; a warrior has arrived Akinbola; valor meets with wealth Akindele; the warrior has come home Akinkunmi; valor fills me Akinlabi; we gave birth to a warrior Akinleye; valor has glory Akinlolu; the Lord is Valor Akinloye; valor is a title Akinmade; the warrior takes the crown Akinniyi; valor has dignity Akinola; valor of wealth Akinpelu; the warrior was one of them Akinrinnola; the warrior walks in wealth Akinsanmi; valor profits me Akintayo; valor is the worth of joy Akintola; valor is the worth of wealth Akintoye; valor is the worth of title Akintunde; the warrior has come again Akinwunmi; warriors appeal to me Akinyele; valor befits a home Akinyemi; valor befits me Akeju; one who is over pampered Anjolaoluwa; we are enjoying (eating) the wealth of God Alaba; the second child born after a set of twins Alade; the crowned one Alayo; one who is full of joy/merriment Alarape; the one with family is complete Ara; means family. It also means “to be a part of” Aralola; family (relations) is wealth Aramide; my family has come Araoye; a part of the title Aremu; is the name given to the first male child Ariyo; one who is joy to behold Asikooluwaloju; the Timing of God is best Atinuke; a person who has been pampered from conception Ayan; refers to drums/drumming. Ayanbadejo; drumming complements the crown well Ayandele; the drummer has come home Ayantola; drumming is the worth of wealth Ayantuge; drumming is the worth of the palace Ayanyinka; drumming surrounds me Ayo; means joy Ayoade; the joy of the crown Ayobade; joy meets with the crown Ayobami; joy meets with me Ayodabo; Ayodeji; joy has doubled Ayodele; joy has come home Ayodiran; joy becomes hereditary Ayoku; joy remains Ayokunle; joy fills the house Ayokunnumitetete; joy fills my insides completely/ joy saturates me Ayomide /Ayomitide; my joy has come Ayoola; the joy of wealth Ayorinde; joy walks in Ayotomi; joy is enough for me Ayotola; joy is the worth of wealth Ayotunde; joy has come again B Baba; means father or grandfather Bababunmi; father gave me Babajide; father has awoken Babalola; father is wealth Babarinsa; “father saw and ran”. Name given to a child whose father dies shortly after his birth Babasola; father makes wealth Babatola; father is the worth of wealth Babatunde; father has come again Babatunji; father had arisen/reincarnated Babawale; father has come home Babayeju; father confers dignity Badejoko; one who sits with then crown Bolajoko; one who sits with wealth Bolatito; so wealth is this big? Bolutife; it is as God desires Botiwunoluwa; as God desires D Dideolu; the rising of God Durodola; wait for wealth Durojaiye; wait to enjoy (eat) life Durosinmi; wait to bury me E Ebudola; insults have become wealth/honor Ebunoluwa; gift of God Emiola; the spirit of wealth Eni; means person Enilo; the person who went away Eniola; person of wealth Enitan; a person about whose birth a story is told Eniolurunda; a person created/moulded (especially) by God Eniolorunopa; a person who God will not kill Enitanwa; a person who we have been waiting for Ekundayo; tears have become joy Ereola; the benefit/advantage of wealth Erioluwa; evidence/testimony of God Etoade; right of the crown Ewaoluwa; beauty of God Eyiloreoluwa; this is the favor of God Eyitola; this (one) is the worth of wealth F Faramade; move closer to the crown Fadekemi; make use if the crown to pamper me Fadesewafunmi; make beauty from the crown for me Fehintiola; rest/relax on wealth Feyifoluwa; give this (one) to God Fijinjesu/ Fijinoluwa; consecrated unto Jesus/God Fiyinfoluwa; give prestige to God Folagbade; receive a crown with wealth Folashade; use wealth as a crown Fowosade; use money as a crown G Gbekelolu; rest on God Gbadewole; enter a place with the crown Gbolagunte; ascend the throne with wealth Gbolahan; show off wealth Gbowoade; receive the crown I Ibidokun; family becomes (as wide as) the sea Ibidun; child birth is sweet Ibijoke; family pampers together Ibikeye; childbirth brings honor Ibikunle; birth (children) fill the house Ibilola; childbirth is wealth Ibisola; childbirth makes wealth Ibiyemi; childbirth honors me Ibirinade; Ibironke; family has found who to pamper Ibiolagbajosi; the place wealth converges at Ibukunoluwa; blessing of God Idowu; the name given to the child born after a set of twins Idurotioluwa; the steadfastness/ abiding presence of God Ife; means love Ifeade; love of the crown Ifedolapo; love holds wealth together Ifejobi; love gave birth together Ifeoluwakusi; the love of God abounds Ifetayo; love is the worth of joy Igbagboluwa; belief/faith of God Ikeolu; the care of God Ilesanmi; home benefits me Imoleoluwa; light of God Inioluwa; property of God Ipadeola; assembly of wealth Ipinuoluwa; decision of God Iremide; my fortune/benefit has arrived Iretiola; hope/anticipation of wealth Iretioluwa; God’s hope itanife; the story of love Iteoluwakiisi; the throne of God is permanent Itunuoluwa; comfort of God Iwalewa; good character is beautiful Iyanda; a selected being Iya; refers to mother/grandmother Iyabo; mother has come Iyadunni; mother is sweet to have Iyaniwura; mother is (as precious as) gold Iyatunde; mother has returned Iyanuoluwa; mercy of God Iyinoluwa;Praise of God Iyiola; the prestige of wealth Iyunadeoluwa; beads (corals) of the crown of God J Jejelaiyegba; life should be treaded gently Jejeolaoluwa; the wealth of God is gentle/restful Jenrola; let me find wealth Jokotade; sit with the crown Jokotola; sit with wealth K Kalejaye; sit and eat (savor) life Kasimawo; let’s wait and see (if this child will live long) Kikelomo; children are destined for pampering Kofoworade; he does not buy the crown with money Kofoworola;he does not buy wealth with money Kokumo; he/she will not die again Koledowo; build a house in anticipation of wealth Kosoko; theres no hoe Koyinsola; put honey into wealth i.e. experience sweet wealth Kukoyi; death rejects this (one) M Magbagbeoluwa; do not forget God Majekodunmi; do not let it hurt (pain) me Majemuoluwa; convenant of God Makanjuola; do not be in a hurry to get wealthy Malomo; don’t go away any more Matanmi; don’t deceive me Meraola; I did not buy wealth Mobiyina; I have given birth to this one (at last!) Mobolaji; I awoke with wealth Modupe; I give thanks Mofaderera; I adorn my body with a crown Mofeoluwa; I love God Mofeyisade; I use this (one) as a crown Mofeyisola; I use this (one) as wealth Mofogofolorun; I give God glory? Mofolami; I breathe with wealth Mofolusho/Mofolorunsho; I place in Gods protection/keeping Mofopefolorun; I give thanks to God Mogbadunola; I enjoy wealth Mogbolade; I bring wealth home? Mojirayo; I awoke to see joy Mojirola; I awoke to see wealth Mojisola; I awoke to wealth Mojolaoluwa; I enjoy (eat) the wealth of God Mojoyin; I enjoy (eat) honey Mokolade; I have brought wealth Molayo; I have joy Monilola; I have a share in wealth Mopelola; I am complete in wealth Moradeke; I have found a crown to pamper Moradeun; I have found a crown to pamper Moradeyo; I have found a crown to rejoice over Morakinyo; I have found a warrior to rejoice over Morayo; I see joy Morenike; I (have) found a person to pamper Morenikeji; I have found my second (better) half Moriojurereoluwagba; I have found God’s favor/ favor in God’s sight Moriselade Morohundiya; I find one to lessen my suffering Morohunfola; I bestow something on wealth Morohunfolu; I have found whom to give to God Morohunkolafun; I have found whom to build wealth for Morohunmubo; I have found someone to bring back Morolake; I have found wealth to pamper Morolayo; I have found wealth to rejoice over Mosopefunolorun; I thank God Mosunmola; I move close to wealth Motilewa; I come from home Motunrayo; I have once again seen joy Moyoade; I rejoice over the crown Moyosoreoluwa; I revel/rejoice in God’s favor 95 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Banuso99: 2:22pm On Nov 07, 2013 |
What a nice compilation. 1 Like |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Banuso99: 5:14pm On Nov 07, 2013 |
I just checked the meaning of Cecilia now which means blind and Claudia lame.Why are Africans always ready to throw away their culture to embrace Oyinbo's ? Maurice means dark/dark-skinned and Africans are glad to name their children that. @ op Pls add Abeni to the list.It means we prayed for her arrival. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Mintayo(m): 6:45pm On Nov 07, 2013 |
continuation... O Oba; means king/ruler Obafemi; the king loves me Obasola; the king makes wealth Obi; means family Obileye; family has honor Odun; means year Odunayo; year of joy Oduntan; a famed year in stories Ojuolape; the face of wealth is complete/complete wealth Okanlanwon; only male child amongst several female children Okiki; means fame Okikiade; fame of crown Okikiimole; fame of light Okikiola; fame of wealth Ola; means wealth. Olabamidele; wealth accompanies me home Olabamiji/Olabanji; wealth wakes with me Olabanwo; wealth looks after (this) for me Olabimtan; wealth beget me complete Olabisi; wealth has given birth to more Olabode; wealth has arrived Olabosipo; wealth returns to its position Olabukunola; wealth adds fully to wealth Oladahunsi; wealth responds to (me) Oladapo; wealth associates/affiliates Oladayo; wealth becomes joy Oladega; wealth arrives the palace Oladeinde/Olasehinde; wealth has returned Oladeji/Oladimeji; wealth has becomes two/double Oladejo; wealth becomes eight Oladele; wealth has come home Oladepo; wealth arrives its rightful position Oladiji; wealth becomes a refuge Oladipo/ Oladipupo; wealth has become plenty Oladiran; wealth becomes a heritage Oladitan; wealth becomes a story Oladokun; wealth becomes (as wide as) the sea Oladosu;wealth becomes month Oladotun; wealth has become renewed Oladunjoye; wealth is sweeter than titles Oladunni; wealth is sweet to have Oladurotoye; wealth stays with titles Olafimihan; wealth shows me off Olagoke; wealth ascends a hill Olagunjoye; wealth is superior to titles Olagunte; wealth ascends the throne Olaide; wealth turns to come Olaitan; wealth is inexhaustible Olaiya; wealth of a mother Olajide; wealth awakes to come Olajire; wealth awakes to goodness Olajobi/Olajumobi; wealth unites to give birth to Olajumoke; wealth unites to pamper Olakanmi; wealth has touched me/I am entitled to wealth Olakitan; wealth does not finish Olalekan; wealth has increased by one Olalere; wealth has benefits Olamakinde; wealth has brought the warrior Olamide; my wealth has come Olamiji; my wealth has awoken Olanifesi; wealth has love for me Olanipekun; wealth is endless Olaniyan; wealth has its pride Olaniyi; wealth is honorable Olanlesi; wealth is increasing Olanrele; wealth is going home Olanrewaju; wealth is moving forward Olansile; wealth opens a house Olaoluwa; wealth of /from God Olaosebikan; wealth does dwell exclusively in one place Olaoti; wealth does not fade Olaoye; wealth of the titled one Olapademi; wealth meets with me Olapeju; wealth is full of value Olapitan; wealth tells a story Olasimbo; wealth escorts me Olasubomi; wealth has overwhelmed me. Olasunmbo; wealth moves closer to me Olasunkanmi; wealth moves nearer to touch me Olasupo; wealth clusters together Olatelemi; wealth follows me Olatemina; I also deserve wealth Olateju; wealth is abundant Olatidoye; wealth has become a title Olatokunbo; wealth from across the sea Olatoun; wealth is worth strife Olatunbosun; wealth has once more shifted (forward) Olatunji; wealth has been revived Olawale; wealth come home Olawuwo; wealth is heavy Olayemi; wealth befits me Olayikanmi; wealth turned to touch me Olayiwola; wealth twists into wealth Olayinka; wealth surrounds me Olayonu; wealth has burdens Ololade; wealthy person has arrive Olu/oluwa; means God. They are used interchangeably. Oluade; God of the crown Olubajo; God returns from a journey Olubamise; God has done it for me Olubanke; God helps me take care of (this child) Oluwabukola; God adds to wealth Olubukumi; God adds to me Olubukunade; God adds to the crown Oluwabunmi; God adds to me Oluwabusayo; God adds to joy Oluwabusola; God adds to wealth Oludahunsi; God answers (me) Oluwadairo; God establishes this one Oluwadamilare; God exonerates/acquits me Oluwadamilola ; God makes me wealthy Oluwadamisi; God spares me/my life Oluwadarasimi; God has been good to me Oluwadayisi; God created this one Oludemilade; God has crowned me Oluwadetan; God has finally arrived Oludolamu; God is the custodian of wealth Oludotun; God becomes new Olufadeke; God uses the crown to care for this one Olufela; God expands wealth Oluwafemi; God loves me Olufeyikemi; God uses this (one) to care for me Olufeyisayo; God uses this (one) to add to (my) joy Oluwafikayo/ Olufikunayo; God adds completeness to (my) joy Oluwafiresayo; God adds favor to (my) joy Olufisayo; God adds to (my) joy Olufolake; God takes care of this (one) with wealth Olufolasade; God has uses wealth as a crown Oluwafoyinsolami; God adds honey to my wealth Olufumiso; God gave me (this child) to watch over Olufunke; God gave me to pamper Olufunmbi; God gave me to birth Olufunmilade; God has given me a crown Olufunmilola; God gives me wealth Oluwafunmilorinotun; God has given me a new song Olufunto; God gave me to raise/bring up Olugbayilo; God takes this (one) to use Olugbemileke; God makes me overcome Oluwagbeminiyi; Gods honors me Oluwagbotemi;God hears me Oluwajimisayo;God wakes me into Joy Oluwajomiloju; God has surprised me Olukayode; God has brought joy Oluwakemi; God pampers me Olukolade; God brings wealth Olukorede; God has brought good (to me) Olukunmi; God completes me Olulaanu; God has mercy Oluwaleti; God has ears (to hear my request) Oluwalomose; God knows how best to do it Oluwalonike; God owns (this one) to take care of Oluwalonimi; God owns me Olumayokun; God makes joy complete Olumayowa; God brings joy Olumide; my God has come Olumoyebo; God has brought titles Oluwanifemi; God has love for me Oluwapamilerinayo; God has caused me to laugh in joyfulness Oluranti; God remembers Oluwaremilekun;God has dried my tears Oluropo; God replaces Oluwarotimi; God is with me Olusaanu; God wrought mercy Olusanmi; God benefits me Olusanya; God compensates for my suffering Olusayo; God makes joy Olusegun; God is victorious Oluwasemilore; God has done me a favor Oluwaseteminirere; God has done things for my good Oluwaseun; thanks be to God Oluwaseunbabaralaiyemi; God has done extremely great things for me Oluwaseunayo; God has done something joyous Oluseye; God makes dignity Oluwaseyi; God has done this Olusoga; God is the master Olusoji; God has arisen Olusola; God makes wealth Oluwatemilorun; God contents me Oluwatimilehin; God backs me up Oluwatisetan; God has done completed “it” Oluwatobi; God is big/mighty Oluwatofunmi; God is enough for me Olutomilola; God is enough wealth for me Olutomiwa; God has come for me Oluwatosin; God is worthy of worship Olutoyelo; God worth more than titles Oluwatoyosi; God is worth celebrating Olutumibi; God rebirths me Olutunde; God has returned Oluwawapelumi; God is with me Oluwemimo; God washes me pure Oluwole; God enters the home Oluwayemisi; God holds me in high regards/God honors me Oluyomi; God delivered me Omo; means child Omobayi; child meet this Omobolade; child comes (home) with wealth Omobolaji; child awoke with wealth Omobolanle; child met wealth at home Omobonike; child has met with someone to pamper him/her Omoborode; child has come with riches Omodarani; child is good to have Omodele; child has come home Omodunbi; child is sweet to birth Omodunni; a child is a sweet thing to have Omofolabo; child comes with wealth Omojola; child is greater than wealth Omokeinde/ Omokeyinwa; child comes in last/brings up the rear Omokeyede; child brings honor Omokorede; child brings goodness Omolabake; child whom we shall pamper Omolabi; it’s a child we have given birth to Omolara/ Omolebi; children are family Omolayo; children are (a source) joy Omolere; children are good Omolewa; children are beauty Omoleye; children are worthy Omolola; children are wealth Omololu; child is the master Omoloro; children are riches Omoloso; children are adornments/jewels Omoluwabi; responsible child Omoniyi; children are honorable Omoniyun; children are (as precious as) coral beads Omopariola; children are the completion are wealth Omosalewa; child selected what home to be born into Omosunsola; child moves nearer to wealth Omotade; child is the worth of the crown Omotara; child is the worth of family Omotayo; child is the worth of (equivalent of) joy Omotola/Omotolani; a child is as worthy as wealth Omotoso; children are the worth of adornments Omotunde; child has come again Omowafola; child is deatined for wealth Omowon; children are expensive/dear/precious Omowunmi; child is appealing to me Omoyeni; child befits a person Oni; means person Onifede; here comes the person of love Onipede; here comes the consoler Oniyide; here comes the dignified one Ope; means thanks Opemipo; I have many thanks to render Opeoluwa; God’s gratitude Opetunde; gratitude has come again Opeyemi; thanks befits me/I should be grateful Ore; means favor/goodness/kindness Oreofe; free favor (undeserved favor). I.e. grace Oreolu; favor of God Òré; means friend Òrédola; friendship becomes wealth Òrélolu; God is a friend Òréoluwa; friend of God Òréotitololuwa; God is a true friend Ori; means head Oriade; head of crown Oridola; head has become wealth Orimolade; the head knows who should be crown Oriola; head of wealth Oromidayo; my case has become that of joy Otito; means truth Otitoju; the truth is greatest Otitoluwa; the truth of God Owo; this refers to money Owodunni; money is sweet to own Owolabi; money is what we have given birth to Owoseni; money can be had Oye; means titles Oyebamiji/Oyebanji; the title awakes with me Oyebode; title has come Oyebola; title meets with wealth Oyebolujo; the titles fit God Oyedele; title comes home Oyediran; title becomes hereditary Oyegoke; title ascends a hill Oyekanmi; it is my turn to receive the title Oyekunle; title fills the house Oyelakin; title is valor Oyeleke;title overcomes Oyelowo; title has respect Oyemade; title with crown Oyenike; title has need of pampering Oyeniran; title has pedigree Oyeniyi; title has dignity Oyenola; title has wealth Oyenuga; the title owns the palace Oyerinde; title has walked in Oyesanya; the title compensates for my suffering Oyesina; the title has opened the wat Oyetunde the title has come again Oyeyemi; titles befit me Oyeyipo; titles roll together/surround each other Oyin; means honey. It refers also to sweetness Oyindamola; honey is mixed into wealth Oyindasola; honey pours into wealth Oyinkansola; honey drips into wealth P Popoola; highway of wealth S Segilade; ornaments are crowns Segilola; ornaments are wealth Similolaoluwa; restfulness of the wealth of God Sijuade; look in/open (your) eyes wide in the direction of the crown Sijuwola; look in the direction of wealth T Tanimola; who knows the future Taraoluwa; from Gods own body Taiwo/Taiye; taste life/the world. The name given to the younger of a set of twins Tejumade; fix your gaze on the crown Temidayo; my life has taken a turn for good Temilade; mine is the crown Temilayo; mine is joy. Joy is mine Temilolu; God is mine Temitayo; my case is worth joyfulness Temitope; mine (my circumstances) are worth thankfulness Tewogbola; stretch out your hands to receive wealth Tirenioluwa; it is yours, Lord! Tinuade; from within the crown Titilola; endless wealth Titilayo; endless joy Tiwalade; ours is the crown Tiwalolu; ours is God Tiwatope; our situation is worthy of thanks Tolulope; Gods’ is thanks Tolulore; gift which belongs to God Toluwalase; God’s word is law Toluwani; Gods belonging Towobola; dip your hand into wealth W Wura; means gold Wurade; gold of the crown Wuraola; gold of wealth Y Ye; is the abbreviated form of Iya; mother/grandmother? Yejide; mother has awoken Yetunde; mother has returned again Yewande; mother looked for me ps:edited,sorry if you name is not included. Source:www.facebook.com/omoodua 70 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by ladionline: 1:56am On Nov 08, 2013 |
This is wholesome and wonderful compilation and a great effort. A name should 'talk' to inspire the bearer and possibly link or hint on destiny. Thanks for the beautiful effort. God will project your name in all ramifications too. So shall it be. Amen. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by jumzzy448: 2:36pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Op, u get time ooo....ehn ehn well done sha. 2 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by IamDavid(m): 2:38pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Nice compilation. Oya clap for your self. 1 Like |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by juniorjons(m): 2:38pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Splendid.... 1 Like |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by pendusky(m): 2:38pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
nice, when my aunt husband (a yoruba) ask me to choose a yoruba name for my self, of course i gave myself (Adeyinka; the crown surrounds me) little did i knw the meaning, now i can see why my dad name me ''Glory'' hehehehehehehehe ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Cubeet: 2:38pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
SKELEWU. 1 Like |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Olamyyde(m): 2:39pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
olamide-My wealth has come ![]() |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by XwhY(m): 2:39pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Nice one, proudly a Yoruba man. 1 Like |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Webmoneycccom: 2:39pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Hey! Nigeria!! |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by nakwe(m): 2:41pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Waoh. Nice one bro |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Abbey2sam(m): 2:41pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Nice work @op @least I saw my name ABIODUN |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by mrphysics(m): 2:41pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
hahahaha @ op, am coming to read it, to all my yoruba friends, pls do sheck ur names. am still in coal camp selling my caterpillar parts, anyone interested in d business shud call jandan project Nig. Ltd, am mr physics wot of u ![]() |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by SecretDreams(m): 2:41pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Proud Yoruba boy ! I'm sure igbo people will bring out a similar thread soon. 2 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Victosin09(f): 2:42pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
@OP, ku ise. Nice |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by IamDavid(m): 2:42pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Cubeet: SKELEWU.drop that bottle and modify your comment 4 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by mj(m): 2:42pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Good one op... |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Roserbert(m): 2:42pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
[quote ]... please leave Oyinbo names for oyinbo people oo...[/quote] like that, weldone 2 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by logica(m): 2:43pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
I also checked the meaning of the name "Cecelia" and it means "WAY for the blind". And not JUST "blind" as you want us to believe. So basically, I am your Cecelia. With Claudia...hmm... ![]() |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by pharmow: 2:44pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
You that Yoruba boy or girl that when people ask for your name and all what you tell them is I don't know the meaning. Oya check the meaning of your name now and memorize it. No more excuse. And people of other tribes, give your Yoruba friend a surprise by telling them the meaning of their indigenous name. This is one of the good things about Nairaland Nice compilation @OP 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Slizbeat(m): 2:44pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Good compilation. But of a serious note, how many of these names are being used these days?? We all do concentrate on a few while the others are left behind. Names like OBI which I haven't heard any yoruba man answering before have all been left to weed away. Lets imbibe that culture of answering our father's given name irrespective of the English one we adopt. Like me, I bear Jonathan Charles but still I prefer being called CHIBUEZE meaning " God is king" in my language. God bless ya all. 3 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by lirusehn(m): 2:44pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
who ar d YORUBAs ? 3 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by ednut1(m): 2:44pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
My name means warrior has come home , hehehehe, me wey no fit kill rat 11 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by freestuv: 2:45pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Awww!!! You omitted my name ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Slipknot(m): 2:45pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
I thank God that I made the front page through litany of yoruba names. But what in pete's name do i have to do with this sh*t? 1 Like |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Mergic(m): 2:45pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Wot of Alampasu??. . ![]() .Cn any1 help me wyt dt. 3 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Nate7even: 2:45pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Nice one OP, there is also 'ore' as in gift and then the two combinations like oreolorun and oreoluwa. 3 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by pillzthadrugz(m): 2:46pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Typing this list alone should be rewarded with FP......but let's be honest who read it all through without a single skip? 2 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Nobody: 2:46pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Person wey compile this get time, mtchew 7 Likes |
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