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Yoruba Names By Region by Probz(m): 12:34pm On Nov 25, 2017 |
I know Yoruba people are united by central Yoruba but are there peculiarities in names according to the region in Yorubaland? Anything specific to the Ekiti/Ijumu/Akoko flank of Eastern Yorubaland? As a side note I know Itsekiri females answer Modupe as do mainstream Yorubas. cc.9jakool, 20CRATES, RedboneSmith 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Sammy07: 11:01pm On Nov 25, 2017 |
Hmmm You're right. There are some names we bear in ondo town that I haven't seen most of the towns have been to bear it.. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by 9jakool: 11:16pm On Nov 25, 2017 |
Probz:Yes, there are regional names. Some names are perculiar to Oyo, Ekiti, Ijebu, Okun, and Ondo. It's due to the dialect and culture of the region. In Ijebuland for example, Ojo is not a traditional male name, even though it's widely used elsewhere. Ijebus use "Aina," the feminine version of the name to denote both genders. Modupe in Yoruba means "I am thankful." The Itsekiri's equivalence is Modokpe. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Konquest: 11:48pm On Nov 25, 2017 |
Probz: ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ Someone I knew back in my undergraduate days in Nigeria had "Okoro" as his surname. He was a full-blooded, pounded yam-loving Ekiti guy! Okoro has something to do with "bitterness" according to the Ekiti version. Urhobos also bear Okoro as surnames. Oko has something to do with "man" in Itsekiri and Urhobo. On the other hand Itsekiris use the spelling : Ogedegbe! In other parts of Yoruba, Ogedengbe with a letter "n" is used. Itsekiris also use Omatsola, Omawumi etc. Omosola and Omowumi are the Yoruba equivalents. Itsekiri language is classified as Eastern Yoruboid just like the Ondo state sub groups. All the best. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Konquest: 11:48pm On Nov 25, 2017 |
9jakool:^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ Classic...! |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by 9jakool: 12:24am On Nov 26, 2017 |
Konquest:The word "koro" means bitter in Yoruba. It has nothing to do with the word man. Yes, the root word "kọ" is used for words relating to a man. For example ọkọrin/ọkọren in Yoruba means man and akọ means male and ọko means husband. Some Yoruba like Ilajes bear Omawumi, Omasola. Oma means child in Eastern Yoruba dialects. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Probz(m): 12:32am On Nov 26, 2017 |
Konquest: Are you okay? |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Probz(m): 12:33am On Nov 26, 2017 |
9jakool: Funny how oma means the exact same in Igala. |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by 9jakool: 12:42am On Nov 26, 2017 |
Probz:Igala is very similar to Yoruba. ọma/ọmo is found in languages from Yoruba to Igala to Edo to Urhobo. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Probz(m): 1:04am On Nov 26, 2017 |
9jakool: Yup, even in Igbo (umu/omu). That word’s shared in some form or other across all the southern tribes. 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by scholes0(m): 1:06am On Nov 26, 2017 |
There are some Ijebu names that you will NEVER see anywhere else Names like Ogunnaike, Ogunnoiki, Demuren, Fanaike, Fanoiki, Runsewe Et cettera• 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by scholes0(m): 1:11am On Nov 26, 2017 |
9jakool: I think the Itsekiri version is more correct There is nothing like “Mo dupe” , given that the actual breakdown of it is “Mo da Ope” I give Thanks. Upon contraction, it should be Modope/Modokpe, not Modupe/Modukpe. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by 9jakool: 1:18am On Nov 26, 2017 |
scholes0:Yeah, Yoruba assimilates the ending vowel, so it will appear so. I'm guessing the reason why "mo dupe" stuck around is because it's slightly easier to pronounce. 5 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Efewestern: 5:58am On Nov 26, 2017 |
Konquest: just want to deviate a little. Ogedegbe is an edoid word. Urhobo Also bears ogedegbe, and it means the same thing, Eastern yorubas were greatly influenced by Edo reason itsekiri and ilajes bear it. thank me later. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Efewestern: 6:04am On Nov 26, 2017 |
scholes0: my little contribution waje Jolomi (ilaje and itsekiri) Tosan tshola not shola (Always add ur "t" to it) Ayomike Oyo (Ayo in Yoruba) etc. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Olu317(m): 4:21pm On Nov 26, 2017 |
Efewestern:Really?Yoruba's Ogèdègbè or Ogèdèngbè ,either of it is used interchangeably and the nearest interpretation of it “Incantation aided " or “conjured potent words aided". The real meaning is deeper than these interpretation despite the fact that I was economical with it . What is the meaning in Edoid language? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Opiletool(m): 8:47am On Nov 27, 2017 |
Konquest: Ogedengbe, I believe was the name of an Ijesha warrior. He was one of those that fought the Ekiti parapo war. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by lx3as(m): 9:55pm On Nov 27, 2017 |
Ekiti, Central Yoruba Akinlua. - Akinleye Adesua. - Adeseye Adelua - Adeleye Adeluyi. - Adeniyi Akinluyi. - Akinniyi Others are: Ademiluyi, Oguntuyi, Ogunluyi, Ademiluyi, Olumilua, funmiluyi, Adesuyi, etc. Though they bear both forms. Uyi = Iyi, Ua = Eye etc. Then you have '... en' ending some Ijebu's names. In Ijebu also, Ogunleye becomes Ogunnewe or Ogunneye; Adeleye becomes Adeneye, etc. Adeleye = Adelua = Adeneye = Adekeye (Igbomina, sometimes for Adesua or Adeseye). 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Probz(m): 2:46am On Nov 28, 2017 |
scholes0: Tell me more about Edo State Yorubas. I know there’s a spillover of Akoko Yorubas and (I think) the Ilajes of Ondo State in Edo but that’s the scope of my knowledge on that. Care to enlighten me about them? 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Konquest: 4:17am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Opiletool:^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ Absolutely correct! I have seen his photograph taken on the battlefield with his lieutenants in the 1880s at Imesi-Ile during the Kiriji or Ekiti Parapo War. They all had guns and charms on them. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Probz(m): 4:25am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Efewestern: I don’t know how much influence Edo people has on Eastern Yorubaland (at least not in language). You sure of what you’re saying? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Probz(m): 4:26am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Konquest: You sure are one vivacious perky man aren’t you. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Konquest: 4:29am On Nov 28, 2017 |
scholes0:^^^^^ ^^^^^ @Scholes0 I appreciate your input. What examples can you give from the Ogori People, and Oworos of Lokoja. An OAP by the name of Oreka Godis is from Ogori, Kogi. I never heard of the name Ogiri until around 2010 when she granted an interview to Punch. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Konquest: 4:33am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Konquest: 4:59am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Olu317:^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ Gurus in the building...I have learned a lot more on Yoruba words, etymology and culture from you! @ Efewestern, @Olu317 wants you to tell us the meaning of Ogedegbe in the Edoid languages. Thanks! 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Efewestern: 6:32am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Probz: It's a known fact, for example the culture of the ilajes are similar to that of bini, not only ilaje almost all yoruboid group in Ondo and also itsekiri. Those areas were at some time controlled by the binis, thou they still retain their original Yoruba language. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Efewestern: 6:34am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Konquest:to my little understanding it means big crew in edoid. Will verify later and repost. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by Konquest: 7:35am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Efewestern:^^^^^^ OK...thanks Efewestern! |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by scholes0(m): 7:57am On Nov 28, 2017 |
Konquest: Oworos have names like: Adoga Ehimoni Ogori and Magongo people bear either plain Yoruba names or names in their ethnic langaage of Oko- Eni- Osayen https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oko_language |
Re: Yoruba Names By Region by ElsonMorali: 9:51am On Nov 28, 2017 |
scholes0: There is nothing like more correct. Dialects differ according to locations and No one Yoruba dialect is more superior to the others. 1 Like |
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