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200+ Beautiful and Meaningful Yoruba Names for your Baby

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Last updated: 2023/01/17 at 12:31 PM
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The Yoruba people are an ethnic group from Nigeria and Benin, known for their rich culture, history, and traditions. One of the most important traditions in Yoruba culture is the naming of children.

In Yoruba culture, names hold significant meaning and are believed to shape the destiny and character of the child. A child’s name is chosen based on the day of the week they were born, the circumstances surrounding their birth, and the family’s religious beliefs.

In many cases, the name given to a child is a combination of the parents’ names, the grandparents’ names, or even the great-grandparents’ names. This is done to honor ancestors and keep the family’s heritage alive.

The Yoruba people also believe in the power of words and the energy they possess. Therefore, names are chosen very carefully to ensure that the child’s destiny is positive and that the child will be protected by the spirits.

Names also reflect the child’s personality or characteristics. For example, a child born on a Monday may be given a name that reflects the energy and characteristics associated with the day.

Yoruba names also often have deep meanings and symbolism. For example, “Adebayo” means “the crown meets joy,” and “Adebisi” means “the crown is greater.”

In Yoruba culture, the naming ceremony is an important event that is celebrated with family and friends. The child’s name is announced to the community and blessings are given to the child for a happy and successful life.

List of Popular and Modern Yoruba Names for Girls

  1. Abifoluwa: Born for God
  2. Abimbola: Born into wealth
  3. Abisola: Born into a wealthy family
  4. Abosede: Born on the first day of the week
  5. Adebimpe: The crown gave birth to me
  6. Adebisi: We have added to the crown
  7. Adebola: The crown meets wealth
  8. Adedayo: The crown is a source of joy
  9. Adelola: The crown has wealth.
  10. Ademuyiwa: The crown brought this gift
  11. Adepeju: The crown is full of honour
  12. Aderonke: The crown has something to pamper
  13. Adesanya: Reward for my suffering
  14. Adesewa: The crown of beauty.
  15. Adesola: The crown makes wealth
  16. Adetoke: The crown should be handled honourably
  17. Adetola: The crown is worthy of wealth
  18. Adetutu: A gentle crown
  19. Adewunmi: I am desirous of the crown
  20. Adunni: One who is sweet to have
  21. Aduragbemi: Prayer that favoured or lifted me
  22. Akin: The heroic one
  23. Akintoye: Strength is enough title
  24. Anjolaifeoluwa: I am enjoying the love of God
  25. Anuoluwapo: God is merciful
  26. Araoluwa: Wonder of God
  27. Atinuke: Taken care of from conception
  28. Atofarati: Dependable or the one you can lean on
  29. Ayokunumi: I am overwhelmed with joy
  30. Ayoola: The joy of wealth
  31. Ayooluwa: The joy of Jehovah
  32. Ayotola: Joy is enough wealth
  33. Ayotundun: Joy is sweet
  34. Ayowumi: I want joy
  35. Boluwatife: As God wants it
  36. Digiola: Mirror or reflection of abundance
  37. Ereadura: Reward for prayers
  38. Eriadurami: A testimony of my prayer
  39. Eriayomi: My testimony of joy
  40. Ewatomi: Beauty is enough
  41. Eyitayo: A sufficient cause for joy
  42. Eyitomilayo: This is enough for me to rejoice
  43. Fadekemi: Pamper me with the crown
  44. Fadesewa: Beautified with a crown
  45. Fadesike: The Lord has beautified me with honour
  46. Fadesope: The Lord has beautified me with thanks
  47. Folashade: She uses wealth as a crown
  48. Gbemisola: Carry me to wealth
  49. Ibukunoluwa: God’s blessing
  50. Idunnuola: Happiness
  51. Ikeoluwa: The care of God
  52. Ilerioluwa: Promise
  53. Irekanmi: Good things come to me
  54. Irekitan: Good deeds will not come to an end
  55. Ireoluwatomiwa: God’s goodness comes to me
  56. Iretiola: Anticipation of wealth
  57. Iretioluwa: God’s hope
  58. Iseoluwa: The work of God
  59. Iteoluwa: Altar or throne of God
  60. Itunuoluwa: Comfort from God
  61. Iyalomowun: A child cherished by her mother
  62. Kasopefoluwa: Let us give praise to Jehovah
  63. Kikelomo: A child meant to be pampered
  64. Kikiogoluwa: A child full of God’s glory
  65. Kikiopefoluwa: I say thank you to God
  66. Mobolade: I came with affluence
  67. Mobolaji: I woke up with riches
  68. Mobolarinwa: I walk in affluence
  69. Mofeoluwa: I love God
  70. Mofeyisopefoluwa: I thank the Lord for this
  71. Mojirola: I woke up to riches
  72. Mololuwatonjoba: I have a God that reigns
  73. Momoreoluwa: I know God’s goodness
  74. Momoririoluwa: I know the worth or importance of God
  75. Monifa: I am lucky
  76. Moraanugba: I have obtained mercy
  77. Morayo: I see joy
  78. Morenike: I have found a person to pamper
  79. Morianuoluwa: I see God’s mercy
  80. Morireoluwa: I see God’s goodness
  81. Morotolaoluwa: I see the wealth of the Lord
  82. Morounranti: I see something to remember
  83. Mosinmileoluwa: I rest on the Lord
  84. Mosopefoluwa: l give thanks to the Lord
  85. Ninioluwalere: Having God pays
  86. Oreoluwa: God’s friend
  87. Oreoluwarinsola: The goodness of Jehovah has walked me into wealth
  88. Orode: Wealth has arrived
  89. Oyindasola: Honey pours into wealth
  90. Oyindumade: Sweet honey
  91. Oyinlola: Honey is wealth
  92. Simisola: To relax in abundance
  93. Tanitoluwa: Wwho is like the Lord?
  94. Temilade: The crown belongs to me
  95. Tiaraoluwa: The Lord’s wonder
  96. Tiwatope: Our situation is worthy of thanksgiving
  97. Toluwalashe: May the will of God be done
  98. Yejide: The image of her mother
  99. Yewande: My mother looked for me
  100. Yosolaoluwa: To enjoy the abundance of the Lord

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