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Names of Wealth & Honor.

Prosperity spoken into a child’s life.327 names across 15 peoples.

AbbaIndigenous Hausa usage: father or respected elder, expressing affection and honorHausamaleAbdul MuizServant of the One who grants dignity and honorFulanimaleAbimbolaBorn to meet wealthYorubaanyAbiolaBorn into wealth and honorYorubaanyAbisolaBorn into wealthYorubafemaleAbolanleBorn into wealth, honour, or a noble family.YorubafemaleAdaegoDaughter who is precious as wealthIgbofemaleAdaugoDaughter of glory; a glorious daughterIgbofemaleAdaugochukwuDaughter of God's glory; also understood as God's glorious/precious daughter.IgbofemaleAdebolaThe crown brings wealth and honorYorubaanyAdebukolaThe crown has added to wealth/honour.YorubafemaleAdebusolaThe crown has added to wealth/honour.YorubafemaleAdegbolaThe crown has received/brought wealth or honour.YorubamaleAdegboyegaThe crown has lifted or advanced me to honour.YorubamaleAdemolaThe crown knows wealth and honorYorubamaleAdeniyiThe crown has honorYorubamaleAdeolaThe crown is wealth and honorYorubaanyAderinsolaWalking into wealth and honorYorubafemaleAdesolaThe crown creates wealth and honorYorubaanyAdetolaThe crown is worthy of wealth and honorYorubaanyAdunolaThe sweetness of wealth and prosperityYorubafemaleAfolakeBorn into wealth and cherishedYorubafemaleAjibolaBorn into wealth and honorYorubaanyAjiboyeOne who wakes up to, or finds himself in, a title/honor.YorubamaleAkinloluValor possesses honorYorubamaleAkinolaA brave person blessed with wealth and honorYorubamaleAkintoyeA courageous person worthy of respect and honorYorubamaleAkliluHis crown; a child held in honorAmharicmaleAkuabataWealth has entered the familyIgboanyAkubuezeWealth is kingIgboanyAkudiWealth exists / there is wealth.IgbofemaleAkudoWealth and peaceIgbofemaleAkujobiWealth has joined the familyIgboanyAkunnaThe father's wealth; a child treasured as a family's wealthIgboanyAkuomaGood wealth; a precious blessingIgboanyAlhajiA pilgrim who has completed the Hajj; a name carrying associations of devotion and honorFulanimaleAmiir[Arabic-derived] A prince or leader with authority and honorSomalimaleAmponsahA strong Akan family name used personally to honor family rootsAkanmaleAnuonyamGlory—a life that brings honour and praise to GodAkananyArinolaWe walk/enter into wealth or honour.YorubafemaleArowoloAro has entered into wealth/honour.YorubamaleAyoadeJoy crowned with honor; a celebratory name for a treasured child.YorubamaleAyotolaJoy is sufficient wealth and honorYorubafemaleBabacarA man of integrity and honorWolofmaleBabalolaThe father is wealth and honorYorubaanyBabatolaThe father is worthy of wealth and honorYorubaanyBadeCome forward and arrive in honorYorubaanyBamigboyeHelp me receive honorYorubaanyBimbolaBorn into wealth and a bright futureYorubafemaleBisolaBorn into wealth and prosperityYorubafemaleBolaWealth and honor have arrivedYorubaanyBolajiWealth awakensYorubaanyBolanleWealth has found its way homeYorubafemaleBolarinwaWealth has walked inYorubaanyBomengoWealth, abundance, and prosperityLingalaanyBozwiWealth, riches, prosperity, or abundance.LingalamaleBukolaAdd to wealth and prosperityYorubafemaleBusolaAdd to wealth and honorYorubaanyChangamireA distinguished name for a child destined to lead with strength and honor.ShonamaleChibugoGod is glory; God's glory.IgbofemaleChinweubaGod owns wealth; a name expressing trust in lasting provision.IgboanyChumaWealth and treasured abundanceXhosaanyChumaWealth and prosperity; a hopeful wish for abundanceZuluanyDamilolaMy life is blessed with honor and prosperityYorubaanyDapoWealth has come togetherYorubamaleDarajaHonor, dignity, and respected standingHausafemaleDemolaRoyalty is joined with wealthYorubamaleDimejiWealth has become twofoldYorubamaleDiomayeCommonly understood in Wolof usage as connected with dignity, honor, or self-respect.WolofmaleDolapoWealth has been joined togetherYorubaanyDuahA longstanding Akan family name used personally to honor family heritageAkananyDumisaPraise and honourXhosaanyDumisaniHonor and praise; may you be praisedZulumaleDumisileShe has brought honor and praiseZulufemaleDuroStay and prosperYorubamaleDurodolaStay with wealth and honorYorubamaleEbubeGlory, splendour, or majestyIgboanyEbubechukwuGod's gloryIgboanyEkunolaHardship has given way to prosperity and honorYorubaanyEmiruA traditional Ethiopian name associated with princely dignity and honorAmharicmaleEniolaA person surrounded by honor and prosperityYorubaanyErinolaElephant wealth—a name of strength, dignity, and abundance.YorubamaleEriolaA testimony of prosperity and honorYorubaanyEstifanosStephen; a name associated with honor and a crownAmharicmaleEteneshYou are my lady; a tender expression of honor and affectionAmharicfemaleEyitolaThis child is worthy of prosperity and honorYorubaanyEzeugoKing of glory or king of the eagle, depending on the intended tone of ugo.IgbomaleFadilaVirtuous and distinguished, with qualities that bring honorFulanifemaleFahariPride, honor, and glorySwahilianyFakhruddinArabic-derived: pride or glory of the faith/religion.HausamaleFakhruddinGlory or pride of the religion/faith.SwahilimaleFaleyeIfa brings honorYorubamaleFalolaIfa has brought wealth and honorYorubaanyFarbaA dignified name linked with rank, public honor, and leadership.WolofmaleFolasadeA girl whose honor and good character bring distinctionYorubafemaleFoyinsolaHoney has turned to wealth/honour.YorubafemaleFumisaOne who makes prosper; one who brings prosperity.XhosafemaleFunlolaGive me wealth and honorYorubaanyFunmilolaGive me wealth and honorYorubafemaleGarikaiMay you live well and prosperShonaanyGbadeboRoyal dignity and honour have arrivedYorubamaleGbadeleRoyal honour has come home to the familyYorubamaleGbadeolaHe brings together royal dignity, honour, and prosperityYorubamaleGbadewoluRoyal honour has entered the communityYorubamaleGbemisolaCarry me into a life of honour, prosperity, and good fortuneYorubafemaleGbemisoyeCarry me into a life of distinction and honourYorubafemaleGboladeProsperity and honour have arrivedYorubamaleGbolahanProsperity and honour have shown themselves in his lifeYorubamaleGboyegaHis status and honour have been raised highYorubamaleGenzebeMy wealth; my money or treasure.AmharicfemaleGimbiyaPrincess; a daughter held in honorHausafemaleGlodyGlory; a name formed from or associated with French gloire/English glory.LingalamaleGloireGlory, honor, and a life that brings praiseLingalaanyHabtamuHis wealth or the wealthy oneAmharicmaleHabteWealth or prosperityAmharicmaleHabtemariamThe wealth or blessing of MaryAmharicmaleHabtemichaelThe wealth or blessing of MichaelAmharicmaleHadjaA pilgrim who has completed the hajj; a name associated with devotion and honorFulanifemaleHanti[Cushitic Somali] Wealth and material prosperitySomalifemaleHeshimaArabic-derived: a child who brings honor and respect to the familySwahilianyHlonelwaA daughter worthy of respect and honorXhosafemaleHloniphoHonor, respect, and dignityZuluanyIbilolaBirth is wealth/honour.YorubafemaleIffatArabic-derived: purity, honor, and modestyHausafemaleIgweKing or traditional ruler; a name of authority and high honor.IgbomaleIkraamHonor, kindness, and generous devotionSomalianyIkraan[Arabic-derived] Honor, generosity, and respectSomalifemaleIkramHonor, generosity, and graciousness toward othersAmharicanyIkramArabic-derived: honour and generosity, wishing a child a gracious and respected lifeHausaanyIkramArabic: honor, honoring, generosity, or hospitality.SomalifemaleIkramArabic-derived; generosity, honor, and kindnessSwahilianyIkramHonor, generosity, hospitalityWoloffemaleIreolaGoodness of character is a true form of wealthYorubaanyIretiolaHope that is as precious as wealthYorubaanyIsolaA guardian of wealth and honourYorubamaleIwaolaA child whose good character is their greatest wealthYorubaanyIzzahArabic-derived: honor, dignity, and cherished worthHausafemaleIzzuddinArabic: glory, might, or honor of the faith/religion.SwahilimaleJadesolaMay you come into wealth and prosperityYorubafemaleJaiyeolaMay life be filled with wealth and goodnessYorubaanyJalalA person of dignity, honor, and greatnessAmharicmaleJalaluddeenArabic-derived: the glory and majesty of faithHausamaleJemaluddinA person whose character brings beauty and honor to their faithAmharicmaleJibolaAwaken to wealth and prosperityYorubaanyJolaWealth brings joy and honorYorubafemaleJoladeWealth and prosperity have arrivedYorubaanyJolaoluwaThe Lord’s wealth and blessingYorubaanyJolayemiWealth and honor suit me beautifullyYorubafemaleJomoThe burning spear; a name carrying courage and public honorKikuyumaleKabiratA girl with the promise of greatness and honorFulanifemaleKaggwaA distinguished Buganda name associated with public leadership, honor, and the Kaggwa clan.LugandamaleKaranjaA warrior, suggesting courage, honor, and strengthKikuyumaleKawu(Indigenous Hausa) A respected family name expressing the honor and protection associated with a maternal uncleHausamaleKayiiraA rare historic Buganda royal name, carrying the honor of an early king.LugandamaleKayosolaJoy has added to wealthYorubafemaleKhalifaA successor or leader, carrying a sense of responsibility and honorFulanimaleKitiibwaHonour, dignity, and respectLugandaanyKizito“The youngest”; also widely used in honour of Saint Kizito, the young Uganda Martyr.LugandamaleKofoworolaHonor is beyond comparison with wealthYorubafemaleKolaWealth; often used as a familiar form of names beginning with Kola-YorubamaleKoladeWealth has arrivedYorubamaleKolapoWealth has joined or increasedYorubamaleKolawoleWealth has entered the homeYorubamaleKoredeThe one who brings wealthYorubaanyKoyinsolaWealth is gathered into the homeYorubafemaleLadejoAbundant honor and greatnessYorubamaleLadokunA child born into honor and abundanceYorubamaleLadunSweetness, joy, and honorYorubafemaleLamideMy wealth has arrivedYorubaanyLauraLatin-derived: laurel, a traditional symbol of honor and victorySwahilifemaleLayoWealth brings joyYorubaanyLokumuHonor and glory to GodLingalaanyLolaWealth brings honorYorubafemaleLoladeWealth has arrivedYorubafemaleLuzukoGlory, honor, and distinctionXhosamaleMahmudArabic-derived; praised and worthy of honorHausamaleMaikudiHausa indigenous name expressing wealth and material prosperity.HausamaleMajidArabic-derived name meaning glorious, noble, and worthy of honor.HausamaleMakanjuolaMay wealth and honor come in their proper time; do not rush after them.YorubamaleMalickKing; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before GodWolofmaleMalikaQueen, a name of dignity, strength, and honorFulanifemaleMansouraVictorious and strong, a name celebrating success and honorFulanifemaleMbayangA woman whose presence brings joy and honorWoloffemaleMbiriA name wishing you a life of distinction, good reputation, and lasting honor.ShonaanyMbuleloA child who brings deep gratitude and honorXhosamaleMceboWealth and prosperityZulumaleMekuriaHonor, glory, or dignityAmharicmaleMnothoWealth and richesZulumaleModiboA learned teacher, a name associated with knowledge, honor, and standingFulanimaleModupeolaI give thanks for prosperity and honor.YorubafemaleMojibolaI wake to meet honor and prosperity.YorubafemaleMojisadeI awoke to royalty and honorYorubafemaleMojisolaI wake into honor and prosperity.YorubafemaleMojolayoI wake into honor and joy.YorubafemaleMonisolaI have honor and prosperity.YorubafemaleMorolakeI have found wealth/honour to cherish or care for.YorubafemaleMozwi“Rich person,” “wealthy person,” or “one who has wealth.”LingalaanyMuhammadHighly praised; a name expressing honor and admirationFulanimaleMutomboA Luba/Tshiluba name, commonly glossed as “head”; it is not a Lingala expression meaning family-line honor.LingalamaleNaggindaA distinguished Buganda female name associated with royal visibility, grace, and public honor.LugandafemaleNakibingeA historic Baganda royal name, remembered with dignity and honour; Nakibinge is also used as a family nameLugandamaleNamirembePeace and lasting harmony—a graceful name expressing the honor of a life lived well.LugandafemaleNanaA respected elder or royal person; a name carrying dignity and honorAkananyNanaA daughter named in honor of a beloved grandmother or elderHausafemaleNdukakuLife is greater than wealth—a celebration of the preciousness of lifeIgbomaleNdukaubaLife is more precious than wealthIgbomaleNdulakaLife is more precious than material riches—a warm wish for a long and fulfilling lifeIgboanyNgorA noble name for a child whose life is hoped to bring respect and honor.WolofmaleNigusuHis king; a name carrying royal strength and honorAmharicmaleNiyiOne who has honor and dignityYorubamaleNkemboGlory and honor to GodLingalaanyNomceboMother of wealth or abundance.ZulufemaleNozukoA child surrounded by honour and gloryXhosafemaleNtombizukoGirl of glory; a daughter who brings honour and brightnessXhosafemaleNwajiakuA child who possesses wealthIgbomaleNwugoChild of the eagle; ugo can also connote glory.IgbofemaleObasholaThe king adds wealth and honorYorubamaleOdettewealth; fortuneLingalafemaleOdogwuChampion or great warrior; a name of exceptional honor and prestige.IgbomaleOgochukwuGod’s gloryIgboanyOgunleyeOgun has honor, dignity, or distinction.YorubamaleOgunmolaOgun knows wealth or honor.YorubamaleOhemaaQueenly, dignified, and worthy of love and honorAkanfemaleOkparaFirst son—a name associated with family responsibility, status, and honor.IgbomaleOlab anjiWealth awakensYorubamaleOlabisiWealth has multipliedYorubaanyOlabodeWealth has returned homeYorubaanyOladapoWealth has joined togetherYorubamaleOladayoWealth has become a source of joyYorubamaleOladejoWealth or honor has become a matter of dispute or contention.YorubamaleOladeleWealth has come homeYorubaanyOladimejiWealth has become twofoldYorubamaleOladunniWealth is sweetYorubaanyOlaitanWealth or honor is complete/has come to an end.YorubaanyOlajideWealth has awakenedYorubaanyOlajumokeWealth has gathered people to cherish meYorubafemaleOlakunleWealth fills the houseYorubaanyOlalekanWealth or honor has increased/added to one.YorubamaleOlaleyeWealth or honor has dignity, distinction, or honor.YorubamaleOlamideWealth has arrivedYorubaanyOlanipekunWealth or honor is abundant/has multiplied.YorubamaleOlaniranWealth or honor has a lineage/generation.YorubamaleOlanrewajuWealth progresses and moves forwardYorubamaleOlaronkeWealth/honor has someone to cherish or pamper.YorubafemaleOlatayoWealth or honor is joy.YorubamaleOlatunbosunWealth has been renewed and completedYorubaanyOlatundeWealth has returned againYorubamaleOlatunjiWealth has risen againYorubaanyOlawaleWealth has come homeYorubaanyOlawumiWealth is mineYorubaanyOlawuyiHonor/wealth is desirable or fitting.YorubamaleOlayemiWealth suits meYorubaanyOlayinkaSurrounded by honor and prosperityYorubaanyOloladeThe owner of wealth/honor has arrived.YorubaanyOlumuyiwaA child whose future promises honor and good things to comeYorubamaleOlusolaGod is my wealthYorubaanyOluwafunmilolaGod has given me honor and prosperityYorubafemaleOluwasholaGod has added wealth and honorYorubamaleOmobolaA child has encountered or come into wealth/honor.YorubafemaleOmoladeA child of wealth/honor has arrived.YorubaanyOyediranTitle/honor has become a legacy or inheritance.YorubamaleOyelamiTitle/honor has rescued or saved me.YorubamaleOyeniyiA title/chieftaincy has dignity or honor.YorubamaleOyetundeHonor has returnedYorubaanyOyewaleHonor has come homeYorubaanyOyewumiHonor is desirable to meYorubamaleOyindamolaHoney/sweetness has mingled with wealth.YorubafemaleOyinkansolaHoney/sweetness is added to wealth.YorubafemaleOyinladeSweetness/honey has come to the crown; sweetness has arrived in honour.YorubaanyOyinlolaHoney/sweetness is wealth.YorubafemalePadeolaMay you meet with wealth and honourYorubaanyPejuolaCare for, watch over, or pay attention to wealth/honour.YorubafemalePeluolaMay wealth and honour accompany youYorubaanyPfumaWealth and abundance; a heartfelt wish that life brings prosperity.ShonaanyPfumaiMay you grow in wealth and prosperity.ShonaanyPhumelelaMay you succeed and prosperXhosaanyPhumelelaMay you succeed, prosper, and flourishZuluanyProsperProsper; thrive or succeedShonamaleQhayiyaPride; boastfulness or glory.XhosamaleRukiaOne who rises in honour, strength, and goodnessSwahilifemaleRukiyaOne who rises in honor and graceAmharicfemaleRukudzoHonor, respect, or esteem.ShonafemaleSadeA crown that brings honour; often used as a short form of FolasadeYorubafemaleSalongoA father of twins; also used as a personal name to honor the family’s memorable twin birth.LugandamaleSebastianVenerable and worthy of honorLugandamaleSesanMay this increase and prosperYorubamaleSharaf[Arabic-derived] Honor, dignity, and a respected nameSomalimaleSharafuddinHonour, nobility, or dignity of the faith/religion.HausamaleShumetAppointment, rank, or honorAmharicmaleSidiA respectful title expressing honor and reverenceWolofmaleSimisolaRest in wealth, prosperity, or honour.YorubafemaleSinmisolaRest in wealth and honour; a loving wish for peace and prosperityYorubafemaleSolaWealth and honour; often used as a short form of names such as AbisolaYorubaanySotayoMay wealth bring joy; a warm wish for a prosperous and happy lifeYorubaanyStefanoA crown of honourLugandamaleStefanosCrown or wreath of honorAmharicmaleSuldaan[Arabic-derived] A ruler with authority, dignity, and honorSomalimaleTeniolaOne who has wealth and honorYorubaanyThuoWealth or material blessing, expressing hopes that the child will prosperKikuyumaleTitilolaEverlasting wealth and honorYorubafemaleTobilolaGreat wealth and honorYorubaanyTolaWealth and honor are sufficientYorubaanyTolaniWealth is mineYorubafemaleTomilolaWealth, prosperity, or honour is enough for me.YorubaanyToyeWorthy of honorYorubaanyUbaWealth and abundance.IgboanyUdechukwuA dignified name celebrating honor and a good reputation blessed by God.IgboanyUdennaFather’s glory, honour, or prestige.IgbomaleUgoA proud name associated with the eagle's nobility and with glory.IgboanyUgochiA radiant name celebrating God's glory in a daughter.IgbofemaleUgochinyereA thankful name for a child seen as a gift carrying God's glory.IgbofemaleUgochukwuA joyful name celebrating the glory and greatness of God.IgboanyUgoezeA noble name suggesting honor, high standing, and regal dignity.IgboanyUgonnaA proud name expressing the joy and honor a child brings to a father.IgboanyUmeakukaLife/breath is greater than wealth.IgbomaleUrennaA proud and affectionate name for a son who brings honor to his father.IgbomaleUthmanA treasured traditional Muslim name with a long history of honor and faithSwahilimaleWaleolaWealth and honour have come homeYorubaanyWoleolaA child who enters the home with wealth and honourYorubaanyWuraolaGold is wealth; a precious child who brings honour and abundanceYorubafemaleXurmoSomali: respect, honor, dignity.SomalifemaleYagazieMay things go well; may life prosperIgboanyYemisolaWealth suits me; prosperity is fitting for meYorubafemaleZukisaTo glorify; to honour or exalt.XhosamaleZukisaBring glory and honourZuluanyZukoGlory and honorXhosamaleZukoGlory; a bright wish for honour and distinctionZulumale