Yoruba names.
698 verified names from Nigeria and Benin — each with its meaning, its sound, and its traditional spelling.
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Aanu“Mercy and tenderness”/AH-noo/anyAanuoluwapo“God's mercy is abundant”/ah-ah-noo-oh-loo-wah-paw/anyAbayomi“Born to bring me joy”/ah-bah-YOH-mee/anyAbeke“Born to be cared for or pampered.”/ah-BEH-keh/femaleAbeni“We asked/begged for this child; a child received after being sought or prayed for.”/ah-BEH-nee/femaleAbidemi“Born while the father was away”/ah-bee-DEH-mee/anyAbimbola“Born to meet wealth”/ah-beem-BOH-lah/anyAbiodun“Born during a festival”/ah-bee-oh-DOON/anyAbiola“Born into wealth and honor”/ah-bee-oh-LAH/anyAbiona“Born while traveling or on a journey”/ah-bee-OH-nah/anyAbisogun“Born during a time of war”/ah-bee-SOH-goon/anyAbisola“Born into wealth”/ah-bee-SOH-lah/femaleAbolanle“Born into wealth, honour, or a noble family.”/ah-boh-LAHN-leh/femaleAbosede“Born on Sunday”/ah-boh-SEH-deh/femaleAdebayo“The crown meets joy”/ah-deh-BAH-yoh/maleAdebesi“The crown has increased”/ah-deh-BEE-see/maleAdebimpe“The crown has given birth to completeness”/ah-deh-BEEM-peh/anyAdebisi“The crown has given birth to increase”/ah-deh-BEE-see/anyAdebola“The crown brings wealth and honor”/ah-deh-BOH-lah/anyAdebowale“The crown has returned home”/ah-deh-boh-WAH-leh/anyAdebukola“The crown has added to wealth/honour.”/ah-deh-boo-KOH-lah/femaleAdebusola“The crown has added to wealth/honour.”/ah-deh-boo-SOH-lah/femaleAdedayo“The crown has created joy”/ah-deh-DAH-yoh/anyAdedeji“The crown has arrived twice”/ah-deh-DEH-jee/anyAdedoyin“The crown has become sweet; royalty has brought sweetness.”/ah-deh-DOH-yin/femaleAdefunke“The crown has given me someone/something to care for or pamper.”/ah-deh-FOON-keh/femaleAdegbenga“The crown has lifted the path”/ah-dehg-BENG-gah/maleAdegbenro“The crown has raised or exalted me.”/ah-deh-gben-roh/maleAdegbite“The crown is firmly established”/ah-deh-gbee-teh/maleAdegbola“The crown has received/brought wealth or honour.”/ah-deh-gboh-lah/maleAdegboyega“The crown has lifted or advanced me to honour.”/ah-deh-gboh-yeh-gah/maleAdegoke“The crown has ascended”/ah-deh-GOH-keh/maleAdejare“The crown has won or prevailed in a struggle.”/ah-deh-JAH-reh/maleAdejoke“The crown is cherished by all”/ah-deh-JOH-keh/femaleAdejumo“The crown has gathered people together”/ah-deh-JOO-moh/maleAdejumoke“The crown has united with or joined in caring for/pampering this child.”/ah-deh-joo-MOH-keh/femaleAdekoya“The crown rejects suffering/affliction.”/ah-deh-KOH-yah/maleAdekunbi“The crown has added to this birth; royalty has increased the family.”/ah-deh-KOON-bee/femaleAdekunle“The crown fills the home”/ah-deh-KOON-leh/maleAdemola“The crown knows wealth and honor”/ah-deh-MOH-lah/maleAdenike“A treasured daughter whose life is expected to flourish”/ah-deh-NEE-keh/femaleAdeniyi“The crown has honor”/ah-deh-NEE-yee/maleAdeola“The crown is wealth and honor”/ah-deh-OH-lah/anyAdeoti“The crown is sufficient and complete”/ah-deh-OH-tee/maleAdeoye“The crown brings dignity and distinction”/ah-deh-OH-yeh/maleAdepeju“The crown has become abundant or has increased greatly.”/ah-deh-PEH-joo/femaleAdepoju“The crown is abundant; royalty has increased greatly.”/ah-deh-POH-joo/maleAderemi“The crown consoles me”/ah-deh-REH-mee/maleAderibigbe“The crown has seen/experienced many; the crown has produced a multitude.”/ah-deh-ree-beeg-beh/maleAderinsola“Walking into wealth and honor”/ah-deh-reen-SOH-lah/femaleAderonke“One whom the crown cherishes”/ah-deh-RON-keh/femaleAdesewa“The crown creates beauty”/ah-deh-SHEH-wah/femaleAdesiyan“The crown has opened a path forward”/ah-deh-see-YAHN/maleAdesokan“The crown has united hearts or brought people together.”/ah-deh-shawn-kahn/maleAdesola“The crown creates wealth and honor”/ah-deh-SOH-lah/anyAdetayo“The crown is worthy of joy”/ah-deh-TAH-yoh/anyAdetokunbo“The crown has come from across the sea”/ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh/maleAdetola“The crown is worthy of wealth and honor”/ah-deh-TOH-lah/anyAdetoun“The crown is sweet; royalty brings sweetness.”/ah-deh-TOH-oon/femaleAdetunji“The crown has awakened or been renewed”/ah-deh-toon-jee/maleAdetutu“The crown is cool, calm, or peaceful.”/ah-deh-TOO-too/femaleAdewale“The crown has come home”/ah-deh-WAH-leh/anyAdewopo“The crown has become abundant”/ah-deh-woh-paw/maleAdewumi“The crown is desirable to me”/ah-deh-WOO-mee/maleAdewunmi“The crown fits or suits me.”/ah-deh-WOON-mee/femaleAdewusi“The crown has increased or added to us.”/ah-deh-WOO-see/maleAdeyemi“The crown suits me”/ah-deh-YEH-mee/anyAdeyinka“The crown surrounds and protects”/ah-deh-YEEN-kah/anyAdun“Sweetness; a gentle and delightful nature”/ah-DOON/anyAdunayo“Sweetness and joy”/ah-doo-NAH-yaw/femaleAdunni“A sweet and cherished one”/ah-DOON-nee/femaleAdunola“The sweetness of wealth and prosperity”/ah-doo-NOH-lah/femaleAdunoluwa“The sweetness of the Lord”/ah-doo-noh-LOO-wah/femaleAfolabi“Born into prosperity”/ah-foh-LAH-bee/maleAfolake“Born into wealth and cherished”/ah-foh-LAH-keh/femaleAina“A girl born with the umbilical cord around her neck”/eye-NAH/femaleAiyetoro“The world is peaceful.”/eye-eh-TOH-raw/anyAjagunla“A great warrior.”/ah-jah-goon-lah/maleAjani“One who fights or struggles for possession.”/ah-JAH-nee/maleAjayi“A boy born face down”/ah-JAH-yee/maleAjibade“Born into royalty”/ah-jee-BAH-deh/anyAjibola“Born into wealth and honor”/ah-jee-BOH-lah/anyAjiboye“One who wakes up to, or finds himself in, a title/honor.”/ah-jee-BOH-yeh/maleAjoke“One cherished and cared for by all”/ah-JOH-keh/femaleAkanke“One specially chosen and cherished”/ah-KAHN-keh/femaleAkanni“Firstborn or first son.”/ah-KAHN-nee/maleAkin“A brave and courageous person”/AH-keen/maleAkinade“A courageous child whose arrival is celebrated as a victory”/ah-KEEN-ah-deh/maleAkinbiyi“Valor has given birth to this child”/ah-keen-BEE-yee/maleAkinbode“A brave warrior whose safe return is celebrated”/ah-KEEN-boh-deh/maleAkindele“The heroic one has arrived home”/ah-keen-deh-LEH/maleAkindoyin“Valor is sweet”/ah-keen-DOY-in/maleAkinduro“The warrior remains steadfast”/ah-keen-doo-raw/maleAkinjide“A courageous person who rises ready to face every challenge”/ah-KEEN-jee-deh/maleAkinjiyan“A warrior who fights or struggles.”/ah-keen-jee-YAHN/maleAkinkunmi“A child whose strength fills the family with pride”/ah-KEEN-koon-mee/maleAkinlabi“Born with the spirit and strength of a warrior”/ah-KEEN-lah-bee/maleAkinlolu“Valor possesses honor”/ah-keen-LOH-loo/maleAkinloye“A warrior who attains a chieftaincy title”/ah-keen-loh-yeh/maleAkinola“A brave person blessed with wealth and honor”/ah-keen-OH-lah/maleAkinpelu“Valor is with me”/ah-keen-PEH-loo/maleAkinremi“A strong and dependable child who brings comfort after hardship”/ah-KEEN-reh-mee/maleAkinrinde“The warrior has arrived.”/ah-keen-RIN-deh/maleAkintayo“A brave person worthy of joy”/ah-keen-TAH-yoh/maleAkintoye“A courageous person worthy of respect and honor”/ah-KEEN-toh-yeh/maleAkintunde“A resilient warrior who returns and rises again”/ah-KEEN-toon-deh/maleAkinwale“A brave person who has come home”/ah-keen-WAH-leh/maleAkinwande“A brave one whose return brings renewed strength”/ah-KEEN-wahn-deh/maleAkinwumi“A child whose courage and strength bring pride and joy”/ah-KEEN-woo-mee/maleAkinyemi“The heroic one suits me”/ah-keen-YEH-mee/maleAkinyinka“Valor/bravery surrounds or encircles me.”/ah-keen-yin-kah/maleAkinyode“Valor has arrived”/ah-keen-YOH-deh/maleAlaba“A child born after Idowu, following a set of twins”/ah-LAH-bah/anyAlafia“Peace and a life of well-being”/ah-lah-FEE-ah/anyAlake“A cherished and treasured one”/ah-LAH-keh/femaleAlayande“The one who explains/interprets has arrived.”/ah-lah-yahn-deh/maleAlimot“A Yoruba Muslim form of Halimat/Halimah, meaning patient, forbearing, or mild-tempered.”/ah-lee-MOHT/femaleAminat“A Muslim name meaning trustworthy and faithful”/ah-mee-NAHT/femaleAnike“One who is cherished and cared for”/ah-NEE-keh/femaleAnuoluwapo“A child welcomed through abundant mercy and blessing”/ah-noo-oh-loo-wah-poh/anyAramide“My family/kinsfolk have arrived.”/ah-rah-MEE-deh/femaleArike“One to be cherished”/ah-REE-keh/femaleArinade“In the midst/centre of the crown; associated with royalty.”/ah-ree-nah-DEH/anyArinola“We walk/enter into wealth or honour.”/ah-ree-noh-LAH/femaleAriyike“We have found someone to pamper/cherish.”/ah-ree-YEE-keh/femaleArowolo“Aro has entered into wealth/honour.”/ah-roh-woh-loh/maleAsake“A cherished and specially chosen one”/ah-SHAH-keh/femaleAsegun“A victorious person with the courage to prevail”/ah-sheh-GOON/maleAseyori“Success and the strength to persevere until the goal is reached”/ah-sheh-YOR-ee/anyAtanda“One who is specially born or brought forth”/ah-tahn-dah/maleAtinuke“We have someone to care for/pamper.”/ah-tee-NOO-keh/femaleAyanbode“Ayan has returned home”/ah-yahn-baw-deh/maleAyanfe“Beloved; chosen for love.”/ah-yahn-feh/anyAyanwale“Ayan has come home”/ah-yahn-wah-leh/maleAyinde“We gave praise upon the arrival; praise accompanied the arrival.”/ah-YIN-deh/maleAyinke“One whom we cherish/pamper; someone to be cared for.”/ah-YEEN-keh/femaleAyo“Joy”/AH-yoh/anyAyoade“Joy crowned with honor; a celebratory name for a treasured child.”/ah-yaw-AH-deh/maleAyobami“Joy accompanies me; this child brings lasting happiness.”/ah-yaw-BAH-mee/anyAyobunmi“Joy has given me this; joy has bestowed on me.”/ah-yaw-BOON-mee/anyAyodeji“Joy has doubled”/ah-yoh-DEH-jee/anyAyodele“Joy has come home”/ah-yoh-DEH-leh/anyAyoka“Joy surrounds us/is all around.”/ah-YAW-kah/femaleAyomide“My joy has arrived”/ah-yoh-MEE-deh/anyAyomikun“My joy is complete and overflowing because of this child.”/ah-yaw-MEE-koon/anyAyomipo“My joy has become abundant”/ah-yoh-MEE-poh/femaleAyoola“Joy and prosperity”/ah-yoh-OH-lah/anyAyorinde“Joy has come home; a lovely name for a child who completes the family.”/ah-yaw-RIN-deh/maleAyotobiloba“A child whose joy is abundant, noble, and deeply treasured”/ah-yoh-toh-bee-LOH-bah/anyAyotola“Joy is sufficient wealth and honor”/ah-yoh-TOH-lah/femaleAyotomiwa“My joy is sufficient/complete for me.”/ah-yaw-toh-MEE-wah/femaleAyotunde“Joy has returned”/ah-yoh-TOON-deh/anyAyotundun“Joy is sweet again; joy has become sweet anew.”/ah-yoh-TOON-doon/femaleAyowunmi“Joy delights me; a warm expression of the happiness this child brings.”/ah-yaw-WOON-mee/female
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Babafemi“The father loves me”/bah-bah-FEH-mee/anyBabajide“Father has awakened and returned”/bah-bah-JEE-deh/maleBabalola“The father is wealth and honor”/bah-bah-LOH-lah/anyBabarinde“The father has returned”/bah-bah-RIN-deh/maleBabatola“The father is worthy of wealth and honor”/bah-bah-TOH-lah/anyBabatomi“The father is enough for me”/bah-bah-TOH-mee/anyBabatunde“The father has returned, bringing joy to the family”/bah-bah-TOON-deh/maleBabatunji“Father has awakened again”/bah-bah-TOON-jee/maleBabawande“Father has come back”/bah-bah-WAHN-deh/maleBade“Come forward and arrive in honor”/BAH-deh/anyBamidele“Follow me home”/bah-mee-DEH-leh/anyBamiduro“Stay with me”/bah-mee-DOO-roh/anyBamigboye“Help me receive honor”/bah-mee-GBH-oh-yeh/anyBanjoko“Sit with me; share life with me”/bahn-JOH-koh/anyBankole“Help me build the house”/bahn-KOH-leh/anyBayo“Meet joy; joy has arrived”/BAH-yoh/anyBilikisu“A Yoruba Muslim form of Bilqis/Balqis, the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba.”/bee-lee-KEE-soo/femaleBimbola“Born into wealth and a bright future”/beem-BOH-lah/femaleBimpe“Born complete and flourishing”/BEEM-peh/femaleBiodun“Born at a time of celebration”/bee-oh-DOON/anyBisi“Born into something good”/BEE-see/femaleBisola“Born into wealth and prosperity”/bee-SOH-lah/femaleBode“Arrive home safely”/BOH-deh/anyBola“Wealth and honor have arrived”/BOH-lah/anyBolaji“Wealth awakens”/boh-LAH-jee/anyBolanle“Wealth has found its way home”/boh-lahn-LEH/femaleBolarinwa“Wealth has walked in”/boh-lah-RIN-wah/anyBoluwatife“May it be as God desires”/boh-loo-wah-tee-FEH/anyBoluwatoyin“God is worthy of praise”/boh-loo-wah-toh-YEEN/anyBose“A child born on Sunday”/BOH-seh/femaleBosede“Born on a Sunday, a day of celebration”/boh-SEH-deh/femaleBukola“Add to wealth and prosperity”/boo-KOH-lah/femaleBukunmi“Bless me; my blessing”/boo-KOON-mee/anyBunmi“Give me a precious gift”/BOON-mee/anyBusayo“Add to joy and happiness”/boo-SAH-yoh/anyBusola“Add to wealth and honor”/boo-SOH-lah/any
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Dada“A child with naturally curly hair”/DAH-dah/maleDairo“One who has arrived to stay”/DYE-roh/maleDamilare“God has vindicated me”/dah-mee-LAH-reh/maleDamilola“My life is blessed with honor and prosperity”/dah-mee-LOH-lah/anyDapo“Wealth has come together”/DAH-poh/maleDara“Good, beautiful, or admirable”/DAH-rah/anyDare“Come and show your courage”/DAH-reh/maleDayo“Joy has arrived”/DAH-yoh/anyDeji“The second one has arrived, traditionally associated with a child born after twins”/DEH-jee/maleDele“Arrive home safely”/DEH-leh/maleDemola“Royalty is joined with wealth”/deh-MOH-lah/maleDimeji“Wealth has become twofold”/dee-MEH-jee/maleDipo“One who takes another’s place”/DEE-poh/maleDiran“One who watches over or keeps guard”/DEE-rahn/maleDolapo“Wealth has been joined together”/doh-LAH-poh/anyDoyin“Sweet as honey; a source of sweetness”/DOH-yin/anyDoyinsola“Sweetness has entered into prosperity”/doh-yin-SOH-lah/femaleDupe“Thanks and gratitude; a joyful name for a much-celebrated blessing.”/DOO-peh/femaleDuro“Stay and prosper”/DOO-roh/maleDurodola“Stay with wealth and honor”/doo-roh-DOH-lah/maleDurojaiye“Stay and enjoy life”/doo-roh-JAH-yeh/maleDurotimi“Stay with me”/doo-roh-TEE-mee/male
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Ebun“A precious gift”/eh-BOON/anyEbunoluwa“A gift from God”/eh-boon-oh-LOO-wah/anyEjide“One born with a twin, or the arrival of a twin”/eh-jee-DEH/anyEjiwunmi“Twins bring me great joy”/eh-jee-WOON-mee/anyEkundayo“Sorrow has turned into joy”/eh-koon-dah-YOH/anyEkunola“Hardship has given way to prosperity and honor”/eh-koon-OH-lah/anyEniayomi“The one who brings me joy”/eh-nee-ah-YOH-mee/anyEniola“A person surrounded by honor and prosperity”/eh-nee-OH-lah/anyEnioluwa“A person who belongs to God”/eh-nee-oh-LOO-wah/anyEnitan“A person whose life has a meaningful story”/eh-nee-TAHN/anyErinle“Erinlẹ̀, the name of a Yoruba river and ọlọ́rìṣà/orisha associated especially with healing, hunting, and fishing.”/eh-reen-LEH/maleErinola“Elephant wealth—a name of strength, dignity, and abundance.”/eh-reen-OH-lah/maleEriola“A testimony of prosperity and honor”/eh-ree-OH-lah/anyErioluwa“A living testimony of God's goodness”/eh-ree-oh-LOO-wah/anyEwaoluwa“A beautiful blessing from God”/eh-wah-oh-LOO-wah/anyEwatomi“Beauty is enough for me.”/eh-wah-TOH-mee/femaleEwura“Precious and treasured like gold”/eh-WOO-rah/femaleEyinju“A deeply cherished child, the apple of the eye”/eh-YEEN-joo/femaleEyitayo“This child is worthy of celebration and joy”/eh-yee-tah-YOH/anyEyitola“This child is worthy of prosperity and honor”/eh-yee-toh-LAH/any
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Fadeke“The crown cares for this child”/fah-deh-KEH/femaleFadekemi“The crown cares for me”/fah-deh-KEH-mee/anyFadunsin“The crown is especially sweet”/fah-DOON-shin/anyFagade“Ifa has made one wear the crown; Ifa has bestowed kingship.”/fah-GAH-deh/maleFagbemi“Ifa has lifted me up”/fah-gbeh-mee/maleFagbenle“Ifa has built the home/household.”/fahg-BEN-leh/maleFalade“Ifa has come with the crown/royalty.”/fah-LAH-deh/maleFalana“Ifa has opened the way”/fah-LAH-nah/maleFaleye“Ifa brings honor”/fah-LEH-yeh/maleFalola“Ifa has brought wealth and honor”/fah-loh-LAH/anyFashina“Ifa has opened the way.”/fah-SHEE-nah/maleFashola“Ifa has brought prosperity”/fah-SHOH-lah/anyFawole“Ifa has entered the home.”/fah-WOH-leh/maleFemi“Love me; in a longer name, God loves me”/FEH-mee/anyFeyisayo“Ifa has become joy”/feh-yee-sah-YOH/anyFeyisola“Ifa has become prosperity”/feh-yee-SOH-lah/anyFeyitayo“Ifa has become worthy of joy”/feh-yee-tah-YOH/anyFikayo“Add to joy; increase joy.”/fee-kah-YOH/anyFiyinayo“Give praise to joy; praise joy.”/fee-yeen-ah-YOH/anyFiyinfoluwa“Praise God”/fee-YIN-foh-loo-wah/anyFiyinlayo“Praise has become joy; praise is turned to joy.”/fee-yin-LAH-yaw/anyFolake“Ifa has cared tenderly for this child”/foh-LAH-keh/femaleFolakemi“Ifa has cared tenderly for me”/foh-lah-KEH-mee/femaleFolarin“Prosperity walks with me”/foh-LAH-rin/maleFolasade“A girl whose honor and good character bring distinction”/foh-lah-SAH-deh/femaleFolasayo“Ifa has brought joy”/foh-lah-sah-YOH/anyFolashade“Ifa has brought a crown”/foh-lah-SHAH-deh/femaleFolorunsho“Ifa is close to God”/foh-loh-ROON-shoh/maleFoluke“Ifa has cared for this child”/foh-LOO-keh/anyFoluso“Ifa has increased prosperity”/foh-LOO-soh/anyFoluwafemi“God loves me”/foh-loo-wah-FEH-mee/anyFoluwasayo“God has brought joy”/foh-loo-wah-sah-YOH/anyFoluwashola“God has brought prosperity”/foh-loo-wah-SHOH-lah/anyFoluwatoyin“God is worthy of praise”/foh-loo-wah-TOY-in/anyFoyinsola“Honey has turned to wealth/honour.”/foh-yin-SOH-lah/femaleFunke“Give this child loving care”/FOON-keh/femaleFunlayo“Give me joy”/foon-LAH-yoh/anyFunlola“Give me wealth and honor”/foon-LOH-lah/anyFunmi“Give me; grant my heart’s wish”/FOON-mee/anyFunmilade“Give me a crown”/foon-mee-lah-DEH/femaleFunmilayo“Give me joy”/foon-mee-LAH-yoh/femaleFunmilola“Give me wealth and honor”/foon-mee-LOH-lah/femaleFunsho“God has given me this gift”/FOON-shoh/any
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Ganiyat“A girl blessed with abundance, dignity, and inner strength”/gah-nee-YAHT/femaleGaniyu“A child blessed with abundance and independence”/gah-NEE-yoo/maleGbadebo“Royal dignity and honour have arrived”/gah-deh-BOH/maleGbadegesin“Royal dignity has entered the community”/gah-deh-GEH-sin/maleGbadele“Royal honour has come home to the family”/gah-deh-LEH/maleGbadeola“He brings together royal dignity, honour, and prosperity”/gah-deh-OH-lah/maleGbadewolu“Royal honour has entered the community”/gah-deh-WOH-loo/maleGbemiga“Carry me into greatness and a distinguished life”/gbeh-mee-GAH/maleGbemisola“Carry me into a life of honour, prosperity, and good fortune”/gbeh-mee-SOH-lah/femaleGbemisoye“Carry me into a life of distinction and honour”/gbeh-mee-SOH-yeh/femaleGbenga“God has lifted him up and raised him to good things”/gbeh-NGAH/maleGbolabo“Prosperity has entered the family and home”/gboh-LAH-boh/maleGbolade“Prosperity and honour have arrived”/gboh-LAH-deh/maleGbolagade“Prosperity has come with dignity and high standing”/gboh-lah-GAH-deh/maleGbolahan“Prosperity and honour have shown themselves in his life”/gboh-LAH-hahn/maleGboyega“His status and honour have been raised high”/gboh-YEH-gah/maleGoke“May he rise steadily and achieve great things”/GOH-keh/male
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Habeeb“Beloved and dearly cherished”/ha-BEEB/maleHabiba“Beloved and dearly cherished”/ha-BEE-ba/femaleHafiz“Guardian of the Qur'an; one who memorizes and protects sacred knowledge”/ha-FEEZ/maleHafsat“A young lioness; a name associated with strength and courage”/haf-SAT/femaleHajara“A revered Islamic name associated with devotion and faith”/ha-JA-ra/femaleHakeem“Wise, discerning, and judicious”/ha-KEEM/maleHalim“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”/ha-LEEM/maleHalima“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”/ha-LEE-ma/femaleHalimatu“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”/ha-lee-MA-too/femaleHallelujah“Praise the Lord; a joyful expression of faith”/ha-leh-LOO-yah/anyHameed“Praised and worthy of gratitude”/ha-MEED/maleHamza“Strong and courageous; a name borne by a respected early Muslim figure”/HAM-za/maleHamzat“A strong and courageous child”/HAM-zat/maleHannatu“Grace and favor”/ha-NA-too/femaleHappiness“Joy, delight, and a life filled with gladness”/HAP-ee-ness/anyHaruna“A revered biblical prophet; the Yoruba form of Aaron”/ha-ROO-na/maleHasan“Good, handsome, and admirable”/ha-SAN/maleHashim“A respected traditional Arabic name associated with strength and heritage”/ha-SHEEM/maleHassana“Beautiful, good, and admirable”/ha-SAN-ah/femaleHauwa“Eve; the mother of humanity”/HOW-ah/femaleHayat“Life and vitality”/ha-YAT/femaleHezekiah“God gives strength and protection”/hez-uh-KY-ah/maleHibatullah“A gift from God”/hi-ba-tul-LAH/anyHidayat“Guidance and right direction”/hi-da-YAT/anyHope“A hopeful outlook and trust in good things to come”/HOHP/anyHosanna“A joyful cry of praise and a prayer for salvation”/ho-ZAN-ah/anyHusain“Good, beautiful, and noble-hearted”/hoo-SAIN/maleHuzaifa“A respected Islamic name associated with faith and integrity”/hoo-ZAY-fa/male
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Ibidapo“A birth that brings people together”/ee-bee-DAH-paw/anyIbidun“Birth is sweet and brings happiness”/ee-bee-DOON/anyIbijoke“A child born to be cared for or pampered.”/ee-bee-joh-KEH/femaleIbikunle“A birth that fills the home with joy”/ee-bee-KOON-leh/anyIbilola“Birth is wealth/honour.”/ee-bee-LOH-lah/femaleIbironke“A cherished child whose birth is treasured”/ee-bee-RON-keh/femaleIbitayo“A birth that brings joy”/ee-bee-TAH-yaw/anyIbiyemi“A birth especially suited to the family”/ee-bee-YEH-mee/femaleIbukun“A blessed birth”/ee-boo-KOON/anyIbukunoluwa“God’s blessing”/ee-boo-koon-oh-LOO-wah/anyIdowu“A child born after twins, traditionally associated with the third-born child”/ee-DOH-woo/anyIfarada“Patience and perseverance through life’s challenges”/ee-fah-rah-DAH/anyIfe“Love”/ee-FEH/anyIfedayo“Love has blossomed into joy”/ee-feh-DAH-yaw/anyIfedolapo“Love has brought abundant blessings”/ee-feh-doh-LAH-paw/anyIfedun“Love is sweet”/ee-feh-DOON/anyIfelayo“Love has joy; love is joyful.”/ee-feh-lah-YOH/femaleIfelola“Love is a precious blessing”/ee-feh-LOH-lah/anyIfemayo“Love brings joy”/ee-feh-MAH-yaw/anyIfeoluwa“God’s love”/ee-feh-oh-LOO-wah/anyIfetayo“Love is joy”/ee-feh-TAH-yaw/anyIfetundun“Love has renewed the sweetness of life”/ee-feh-toon-DOON/anyIge“A child born feet first, a traditional birth circumstance name”/ee-GEH/maleIlerioluwa“God’s promise”/ee-leh-ree-oh-LOO-wah/anyIlesanmi“The home has rewarded me”/ee-leh-SAHN-mee/maleImole“Light”/ee-moh-LEH/anyImoleayo“The light of joy”/ee-moh-leh-AH-yaw/anyImoleoluwa“God’s light”/ee-moh-leh-oh-LOO-wah/anyIrawo“A star—bright, memorable, and full of promise.”/ee-RAH-woh/anyIreayo“Goodness and joy”/ee-reh-AH-yaw/anyIreola“Goodness of character is a true form of wealth”/ee-reh-OH-lah/anyIreoluwa“God’s goodness”/ee-reh-oh-LOO-wah/anyIreti“Hope”/ee-reh-TEE/anyIretiola“Hope that is as precious as wealth”/ee-reh-tee-OH-lah/anyIretioluwa“Hope in God”/ee-reh-tee-oh-LOO-wah/anyIrewole“Goodness has entered the home”/ee-reh-WOH-leh/anyIsegun“Victory; a child who overcomes difficulty and succeeds”/ee-SHEH-goon/anyIseoluwa“God’s work”/ee-sheh-oh-LOO-wah/anyIsola“A guardian of wealth and honour”/ee-SHOH-lah/maleItunu“Comfort and consolation”/ee-too-NOO/anyItunuoluwa“God’s comfort”/ee-too-noo-oh-LOO-wah/anyIwalewa“Beautiful character”/ee-wah-LEH-wah/femaleIwaola“A child whose good character is their greatest wealth”/ee-wah-OH-lah/anyIyabo“Mother has returned, welcoming a daughter as a blessing”/ee-YAH-baw/femaleIyabode“Mother has come home”/ee-yah-BOH-deh/femaleIyadunni“A mother who is a delight and blessing”/ee-yah-DOON-nee/femaleIyanu“A wondrous blessing”/ee-YAH-noo/anyIyanuoluwa“God’s wonderful gift”/ee-yah-noo-oh-LOO-wah/anyIyinoluwa“Praise to God”/ee-yeen-oh-LOO-wah/anyIyunade“The long-awaited birth has arrived”/ee-yoo-NAH-deh/female
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Jadesola“May you come into wealth and prosperity”/jah-deh-SHOH-lah/femaleJaiyeoba“May you enjoy a life of royal dignity”/jah-yee-eh-OH-bah/anyJaiyeola“May life be filled with wealth and goodness”/jah-yee-eh-OH-lah/anyJaiyesimi“Enjoy life fully, without looking back”/jah-yee-eh-SEE-mee/anyJamiu“A revered Islamic name associated with gathering and community”/jah-MEE-oo/maleJelili“A respected and majestic person; the Yoruba form of Jalil”/jeh-LEE-lee/maleJesufemi“Jesus loves me”/jeh-soo-FEH-mee/anyJesulayomi“Jesus is my joy”/jeh-soo-lah-YOH-mee/anyJesuloba“Jesus is king”/jeh-soo-LOH-bah/anyJesupelumi“Jesus is with me”/jeh-soo-peh-LOO-mee/anyJesusegun“Jesus has conquered and brought victory”/jeh-soo-SHEH-goon/anyJesutofunmi“Jesus is sufficient for me”/jeh-soo-toh-FOON-mee/anyJesutomi“Jesus is enough for me”/jeh-soo-TOH-mee/anyJibola“Awaken to wealth and prosperity”/jee-BOH-lah/anyJide“Awakening has arrived”/JEE-deh/maleJideoluwa“The Lord has brought a new awakening”/JEE-deh-oh-LOO-wah/anyJọba“May the king reign”/JOH-bah/maleJola“Wealth brings joy and honor”/JOH-lah/femaleJolade“Wealth and prosperity have arrived”/joh-LAH-deh/anyJolaoluwa“The Lord’s wealth and blessing”/joh-lah-oh-LOO-wah/anyJolayemi“Wealth and honor suit me beautifully”/joh-lah-YEH-mee/femaleJubril“The angel Gabriel, a revered Islamic name”/JOO-bril/maleJumobi“Born together with others; welcomed into fellowship”/joo-moh-BEE/anyJumoke“One cherished and cared for by everyone”/joo-moh-KEH/femaleJuwon“Surpass them; exceed them.”/joo-WON/any
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Kayo“Joy has come”/KAH-yaw/anyKayode“Joy has arrived”/kah-YAW-deh/maleKayosola“Joy has added to wealth”/kah-yaw-SOH-lah/femaleKehinde“The second-born twin, welcomed after the first twin”/keh-HIN-deh/anyKemi“Cherish me; pamper me with love”/keh-mee/anyKhadijat“Arabic-origin name, used among Yoruba Muslims; Khadīja means “born prematurely” or “premature child.””/kah-dee-JAHT/femaleKikelomo“A child to be cherished and pampered”/kee-keh-LOH-moh/femaleKofoworola“Honor is beyond comparison with wealth”/koh-foh-woh-ROH-lah/femaleKola“Wealth; often used as a familiar form of names beginning with Kola-”/KOH-lah/maleKolade“Wealth has arrived”/koh-LAH-deh/maleKolapo“Wealth has joined or increased”/koh-LAH-paw/maleKolawole“Wealth has entered the home”/koh-lah-WOH-leh/maleKorede“The one who brings wealth”/koh-reh-DEH/anyKoyinsola“Wealth is gathered into the home”/koh-yin-SOH-lah/femaleKudirat“Arabic-origin name, used among Yoruba Muslims; power, ability, or capability.”/koo-dee-RAHT/femaleKunle“May the home be full and flourishing”/KOON-leh/maleKunmi“Fill me with goodness and blessings”/KOON-mee/any
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Labake“A cherished and pampered child”/lah-BAH-keh/femaleLabisi“A child associated with blessing and prosperity”/lah-BEE-see/femaleLade“The crown has arrived”/lah-DEH/anyLadejo“Abundant honor and greatness”/lah-DEH-jaw/maleLadipo“A crown associated with abundance and greatness”/lah-DEE-poh/maleLadokun“A child born into honor and abundance”/lah-DOH-koon/maleLadun“Sweetness, joy, and honor”/lah-DOON/femaleLaitan“Endless and unending”/lah-ee-TAHN/anyLamide“My wealth has arrived”/lah-MEE-deh/anyLanke“A child cherished as a treasure”/LAHN-keh/femaleLanre“May prosperity keep moving forward”/LAHN-reh/maleLayo“Wealth brings joy”/LAH-yaw/anyLayode“Joy has arrived”/lah-YAW-deh/anyLayomi“My joy”/lah-YAW-mee/anyLekan“My blessings and prosperity have increased”/LEH-kahn/maleLola“Wealth brings honor”/LOH-lah/femaleLolade“Wealth has arrived”/loh-LAH-deh/female
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Maimuna“A Muslim name meaning blessed and fortunate”/my-MOO-nah/femaleMakanjuola“May wealth and honor come in their proper time; do not rush after them.”/mah-kahn-joo-OH-lah/maleMakinde“A child born after twins, warmly welcomed as an unexpected blessing.”/mah-KEEN-deh/maleMayowa“Bring joy; a lovely wish for happiness to enter the family.”/mah-YOH-wah/anyModupe“I give thanks; a grateful celebration of the child.”/moh-doo-PEH/anyModupeola“I give thanks for prosperity and honor.”/moh-doo-peh-OH-lah/femaleModupeoluwa“I give thanks to God.”/moh-doo-peh-oh-LOO-wah/anyMofeoluwa“I love and desire God’s presence.”/moh-feh-oh-LOO-wah/femaleMofoluke“I have someone precious to care for and cherish.”/moh-foh-LOO-keh/femaleMojibola“I wake to meet honor and prosperity.”/moh-jee-BOH-lah/femaleMojirade“I wake to find a crown; a name celebrating dignity and distinction.”/moh-jee-rah-DEH/femaleMojirayo“I wake to find joy.”/moh-jee-rah-YOH/femaleMojisade“I awoke to royalty and honor”/moh-jee-SAH-deh/femaleMojisola“I wake into honor and prosperity.”/moh-jee-SOH-lah/femaleMojolayo“I wake into honor and joy.”/moh-joh-LAH-yoh/femaleMonilola“I have prosperity and abundance.”/moh-nee-LOH-lah/femaleMonisola“I have honor and prosperity.”/moh-nee-SOH-lah/femaleMopelola“I have added to prosperity; a name expressing increasing blessings.”/moh-peh-LOH-lah/femaleMorayo“I see joy; a bright name celebrating happiness.”/moh-rah-YOH/anyMoremi“A revered name associated with a celebrated Yoruba queen”/moh-REH-mee/femaleMorenike“I have someone to cherish and pamper.”/moh-reh-nee-KEH/femaleMorenikeji“I have found another one to cherish and pamper”/moh-reh-NEE-keh-jee/femaleMorolake“I have found wealth/honour to cherish or care for.”/moh-roh-LAH-keh/femaleMorounke“I have someone to pamper or cherish.”/moh-roon-KEH/femaleMorounranti“I have someone to remember/cherish.”/moh-roon-RAHN-tee/femaleMosunmola“I woke to prosperity; a name carrying the hope of abundant blessings.”/moh-soon-MOH-lah/femaleMotolani“I have prosperity to rely on and draw strength from.”/moh-toh-LAH-nee/femaleMotunrayo“I have found joy again.”/moh-toon-rah-YOH/femaleMoyin“I praise; a simple name of gratitude and admiration.”/moh-YEEN/anyMoyinoluwa“I praise God.”/moh-yeen-oh-LOO-wah/anyMoyosoluwa“I rejoice in God.”/moh-yoh-soh-LOO-wah/anyMoyosore“I rejoice in this precious gift.”/moh-yoh-SOH-reh/anyMujidat“Excellent, skillful, or diligent.”/moo-jee-DAHT/femaleMutiat“Obedient or compliant.”/moo-tee-AHT/female
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Nife“Love is present; one who is loved”/nee-FEH/anyNifemi“Love me”/nee-FEH-mee/anyNifemidayo“My love has brought joy”/nee-FEH-mee-deh-AH-yaw/anyNifemilayo“My love is joy”/nee-FEH-mee-lah-YAW/anyNifemioluwa“The Lord loves me”/nee-FEH-mee-oh-LOO-wah/anyNiran“One with vision; one who can see clearly”/nee-RAHN/maleNiyi“One who has honor and dignity”/nee-YEE/male
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Obafemi“The king loves me”/oh-bah-FEH-mee/maleObashola“The king adds wealth and honor”/oh-bah-SHOH-lah/maleObayemi“Royalty suits me”/oh-bah-YEH-mee/anyOdunayo“A joyful child born in a festive season.”/oh-doo-NAH-yoh/anyOdunola“A child whose season brings abundance and prosperity.”/oh-doo-NOH-lah/anyOgun“Named for the powerful Ogun River, suggesting strength and steady movement.”/OH-goon/maleOgunbanjo“Ogun joins or stands with us”/oh-goon-bahn-jaw/maleOgunbiyi“Ogun gives birth to this one”/oh-goon-bee-yee/maleOgundare“Ogun has vindicated, justified, or done justice.”/oh-goon-DAH-reh/maleOgundele“Ogun has come home”/oh-goon-DEH-leh/maleOgundipe“Ogun has become complete”/oh-goon-DEE-peh/maleOgunjimi“Ogun has awakened me.”/oh-goon-JEE-mee/maleOgunjobi“Ogun has given birth to this one”/oh-goon-jaw-bee/maleOgunlana“Ogun has cleared the way/path.”/oh-goon-LAH-nah/maleOgunleye“Ogun has honor, dignity, or distinction.”/oh-goon-LEH-yeh/maleOgunmola“Ogun knows wealth or honor.”/oh-goon-MOH-lah/maleOgunremi“Ogun has favored or comforted me”/oh-goon-reh-mee/maleOgunyemi“Ogun suits or befits me.”/oh-goon-YEH-mee/maleOjo“Born on a Monday”/oh-JOH/maleOjotayo“Rain is worthy of joy—a welcome blessing.”/oh-joh-TAH-yoh/maleOjowale“Rain has come home, bringing renewal and joy.”/oh-joh-WAH-leh/maleOlab anji“Wealth awakens”/oh-lah-BAHN-jee/maleOlabisi“Wealth has multiplied”/oh-lah-BEE-see/anyOlabode“Wealth has returned home”/oh-lah-BOH-deh/anyOladapo“Wealth has joined together”/oh-lah-DAH-poh/maleOladayo“Wealth has become a source of joy”/oh-lah-dah-yaw/maleOladejo“Wealth or honor has become a matter of dispute or contention.”/oh-lah-deh-jaw/maleOladele“Wealth has come home”/oh-lah-DEH-leh/anyOladimeji“Wealth has become twofold”/oh-lah-dee-MEH-jee/maleOladunni“Wealth is sweet”/oh-lah-DOON-nee/anyOlaitan“Wealth or honor is complete/has come to an end.”/oh-lah-EE-tahn/anyOlajide“Wealth has awakened”/oh-lah-JEE-deh/anyOlajumoke“Wealth has gathered people to cherish me”/oh-lah-joo-MOH-keh/femaleOlakunle“Wealth fills the house”/oh-lah-KOON-leh/anyOlalekan“Wealth or honor has increased/added to one.”/oh-lah-leh-kahn/maleOlaleye“Wealth or honor has dignity, distinction, or honor.”/oh-lah-LEH-yeh/maleOlamide“Wealth has arrived”/oh-lah-MEE-deh/anyOlanipekun“Wealth or honor is abundant/has multiplied.”/oh-lah-nee-PEH-koon/maleOlaniran“Wealth or honor has a lineage/generation.”/oh-lah-NEE-rahn/maleOlanrewaju“Wealth progresses and moves forward”/oh-lahn-reh-WAH-joo/maleOlaronke“Wealth/honor has someone to cherish or pamper.”/oh-lah-RAWN-keh/femaleOlatayo“Wealth or honor is joy.”/oh-lah-tah-yaw/maleOlatunbosun“Wealth has been renewed and completed”/oh-lah-toon-BOH-soon/anyOlatunde“Wealth has returned again”/oh-lah-TOON-deh/maleOlatunji“Wealth has risen again”/oh-lah-TOON-jee/anyOlawale“Wealth has come home”/oh-lah-WAH-leh/anyOlawumi“Wealth is mine”/oh-lah-WOO-mee/anyOlawuyi“Honor/wealth is desirable or fitting.”/oh-lah-WOO-yee/maleOlayemi“Wealth suits me”/oh-lah-YEH-mee/anyOlayinka“Surrounded by honor and prosperity”/oh-lah-YEEN-kah/anyOlayode“Prosperity has emerged and arrived”/oh-lah-YAW-deh/anyOlolade“The owner of wealth/honor has arrived.”/oh-loh-LAH-deh/anyOlubunmi“The Lord/God has given to me.”/oh-loo-BOON-mee/anyOludayo“God has created joy; this child is a blessing to celebrate.”/oh-loo-DAH-yaw/maleOlufemi“The Lord loves me”/oh-loo-FEH-mee/maleOlufunke“God has given me someone to cherish”/oh-loo-FOON-keh/femaleOlugbenga“God has raised me up”/oh-loog-ben-gah/maleOlukemi“The Lord/God cares for or pampers me.”/oh-loo-KEH-mee/femaleOlumide“My Lord has arrived”/oh-loo-MEE-deh/anyOlumilayo“The Lord/God gives me joy; my God is joy.”/oh-loo-mee-LAH-yaw/femaleOlumoroti“A traditional Yoruba name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-loo-moh-ROH-tee/maleOlumuyiwa“A child whose future promises honor and good things to come”/oh-loo-moo-YEE-wah/maleOlusakin“God is valiant/the hero.”/oh-loo-sah-keen/maleOlusegun“God is victorious”/oh-loo-sheh-goon/maleOluseyi“God has done this”/oh-loo-sheh-yee/anyOlusola“God is my wealth”/oh-loo-SHOH-lah/anyOluwabunmi“God has given me this gift”/oh-loo-wah-BOON-mee/anyOluwabusayo“God has added to my joy”/oh-loo-wah-boo-sah-yaw/anyOluwadamilare“God has vindicated me”/oh-loo-wah-dah-mee-LAH-reh/anyOluwadamilola“God has blessed me with prosperity”/oh-loo-wah-dah-mee-LOH-lah/anyOluwadara“God is good and beautiful”/oh-loo-wah-DAH-rah/femaleOluwadarasimi“God is good to me”/oh-loo-wah-dah-rah-SEE-mee/anyOluwadare“God has vindicated or justified me.”/oh-loo-wah-dah-reh/maleOluwadayo“God has brought joy through this child.”/oh-loo-wah-DAH-yaw/maleOluwademilade“God has crowned me”/oh-loo-wah-deh-mee-LAH-deh/anyOluwadunsin“God is delightful to praise”/oh-loo-wah-DOON-seen/anyOluwafemi“God loves me”/oh-loo-wah-FEH-mee/anyOluwafisayo“The Lord has added joy”/oh-loo-wah-fee-SAH-yaw/anyOluwafunmilayo“God has given me joy”/oh-loo-wah-foon-mee-LAH-yoh/anyOluwafunmilola“God has given me honor and prosperity”/oh-loo-wah-foon-mee-loh-lah/femaleOluwajomiloju“God has brought joy to my face”/oh-loo-wah-jaw-mee-loh-joo/femaleOluwakayode“God has brought joy”/oh-loo-wah-kah-yaw-deh/anyOluwakemi“God cares for me”/oh-loo-wah-KEH-mee/anyOluwamayowa“God has brought joy”/oh-loo-wah-mah-YAW-wah/anyOluwamodupe“God, I give thanks”/oh-loo-wah-moh-doo-peh/anyOluwapelumi“A child who carries the comfort and promise of God's presence”/oh-loo-wah-peh-LOO-mee/anyOluwasegun“God has given victory”/oh-loo-wah-SHAY-goon/anyOluwaseun“God has done great things”/oh-loo-wah-SHAY-oon/anyOluwaseyi“God made this”/oh-loo-wah-SHAY-yee/anyOluwashola“God has added wealth and honor”/oh-loo-wah-SHOH-lah/maleOluwatimilehin“God is behind me and supports me”/oh-loo-wah-tee-mee-LEH-heen/anyOluwatobiloba“God is great and majestic”/oh-loo-wah-toh-bee-LOH-bah/anyOluwatomisin“God is worthy of my service”/oh-loo-wah-toh-mee-SEEN/anyOluwatosin“God is worthy of worship”/oh-loo-wah-TOH-seen/anyOluwatoyin“God is worthy of praise”/oh-loo-wah-TOY-een/anyOluwole“The Lord/God has entered the home.”/oh-loo-WOH-leh/maleOmiwunmi“Water brings me happiness and refreshment.”/oh-mee-WOON-mee/femaleOmobola“A child has encountered or come into wealth/honor.”/oh-moh-BOH-lah/femaleOmobolanle“This child brings prosperity and happiness into the home.”/oh-moh-boh-LAHN-leh/femaleOmodara“A good and precious child”/oh-moh-DAH-rah/anyOmolade“A child of wealth/honor has arrived.”/oh-moh-LAH-deh/anyOmolara“A child who is a cherished treasure”/oh-moh-LAH-rah/femaleOmolayo“A child who is joy itself and brings happiness to the family.”/oh-moh-LAH-yaw/femaleOmoluabi“A person raised with integrity, courtesy, and wisdom”/oh-moh-loo-AH-bee/anyOmotayo“The child has become a source of joy and celebration.”/oh-moh-TAH-yaw/anyOmotola“A cherished child whose life is itself a treasure”/oh-moh-TOH-lah/anyOmotunde“The child has returned joy to the family and gives everyone a reason to celebrate.”/oh-moh-TOON-deh/femaleOmowale“The child has come home”/oh-moh-WAH-leh/anyOmowumi“The child delights me”/oh-moh-WOON-mee/femaleOmowunmi“This child delights me and fills my heart with happiness.”/oh-moh-WOON-mee/femaleOpe“The graceful palm tree, a symbol of resilience, usefulness, and abundance.”/oh-PEH/anyOpeola“Gratitude that brings richness and blessing to life”/oh-peh-OH-lah/anyOpeoluwa“Thanks be to God”/oh-peh-oh-LOO-wah/anyOpeyemi“I am worthy of thanks and gratitude”/oh-peh-YEH-mee/anyOreoluwa“God's gift; a precious blessing”/aw-reh-oh-LOO-wah/anyOsun“Òṣun, the Yoruba river deity, associated with rivers, fertility, beauty, and prosperity.”/OH-soon/femaleOyediran“Title/honor has become a legacy or inheritance.”/oh-yeh-DEE-rahn/maleOyelami“Title/honor has rescued or saved me.”/oh-yeh-lah-mee/maleOyeniyi“A title/chieftaincy has dignity or honor.”/oh-yeh-nee-yee/maleOyetunde“Honor has returned”/oh-yeh-TOON-deh/anyOyewale“Honor has come home”/oh-yeh-WAH-leh/anyOyewumi“Honor is desirable to me”/oh-yeh-WOO-mee/maleOyinade“Sweetness (honey) has arrived.”/oh-yin-AH-deh/femaleOyindamola“Honey/sweetness has mingled with wealth.”/oh-yin-dah-MOH-lah/femaleOyinkansola“Honey/sweetness is added to wealth.”/oh-yin-kahn-SOH-lah/femaleOyinlade“Sweetness/honey has come to the crown; sweetness has arrived in honour.”/oh-yin-lah-deh/anyOyinlola“Honey/sweetness is wealth.”/oh-yin-LOH-lah/femaleOyinloluwa“Sweetness belongs to the Lord”/oh-yeen-loh-LOO-wah/female
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Pade“A joyful meeting or reunion”/pah-DEH/anyPadekunle“Meet/come together and fill the home.”/pah-deh-KOON-leh/malePadeola“May you meet with wealth and honour”/pah-deh-OH-lah/anyPadewale“May you come home to love and belonging”/pah-deh-WAH-leh/anyPamilerin“A protective name expressing the hope that the child will be spared ridicule and treated with dignity”/pah-mee-LEH-reen/anyPeju“May your life be full and flourishing”/peh-JOO/femalePejuola“Care for, watch over, or pay attention to wealth/honour.”/peh-joo-OH-lah/femalePelumi“God is with me; I am never alone”/peh-LOO-mee/anyPeluola“May wealth and honour accompany you”/peh-loo-OH-lah/anyPoju“More than enough; a child who brings overflowing blessings”/POH-joo/male
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Rahmat“A Muslim name meaning mercy, kindness, and compassion”/RAKH-maht/femaleRamota“Mercy or compassion; a Yoruba Muslim form related to Arabic Rahmat/Rahmah.”/rah-MOH-tah/femaleRanti“Remember; a cherished reminder of someone or something important”/RAHN-tee/anyRemi“Comfort me; a heartfelt wish for comfort and reassurance”/REH-mee/anyRisikat“Provision, sustenance, or God-given livelihood.”/ree-see-KAHT/femaleRoke“One who is cherished and pampered; often understood through the fuller name Oluwaroke”/ROH-keh/femaleRonke“One whom God has given to be cherished and pampered”/RON-keh/femaleRopo“Companion; one who brings the warmth of companionship”/ROH-paw/anyRukayat“Rise, ascent, or elevation; a Yoruba Muslim form of Ruqayyah.”/roo-kah-YAHT/female
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Sade“A crown that brings honour; often used as a short form of Folasade”/SHAH-deh/femaleSayo“Joy; often used as a short form of names such as Olasayo”/SHAH-yoh/anySegun“One who conquers; a victorious child”/SHAY-goon/maleSekinat“Tranquillity, peace, calm, or serenity.”/seh-kee-NAHT/femaleSesan“May this increase and prosper”/SHAY-sahn/maleSeun“A grateful acknowledgment of goodness; commonly associated with Oluwaseun, “God has done well””/SHAY-oon/anySeyi“Do this; often understood warmly as a reminder of a wonderful deed, and also used in shortened forms of Oluwaseyi”/SHAY-yee/anySeyifunmi“This is done for me; a joyful expression of receiving a cherished blessing”/SHAY-yee-foon-mee/anySeyioluwa“This is God's doing; a name celebrating a child as a gift from God”/SHAY-yee-oh-LOO-wah/anySeyitan“This is enough; a grateful expression of contentment”/SHAY-yee-tahn/anySherifat“Noble, honourable, or distinguished woman.”/sheh-ree-FAHT/femaleShina“God has opened the way; also used as a familiar short form of longer Yoruba names”/SHEE-nah/maleSikirat“Thankful or grateful.”/see-kee-RAHT/femaleSimisade“Rest in the crown.”/see-mee-SAH-deh/femaleSimisola“Rest in wealth, prosperity, or honour.”/see-mee-SOH-lah/femaleSinmidele“Rest with me in our home; a name of comfort and companionship”/SHEEN-mee-deh-leh/femaleSinmiloluwa“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”/SHEEN-mee-loh-LOO-wah/femaleSinmisola“Rest in wealth and honour; a loving wish for peace and prosperity”/SHEEN-mee-SHOH-lah/femaleSola“Wealth and honour; often used as a short form of names such as Abisola”/SHOH-lah/anySotayo“May wealth bring joy; a warm wish for a prosperous and happy life”/SHOH-tah-yoh/anySunkanmi“Come close to me; a tender name expressing closeness and affection”/SOON-kahn-mee/maleSuuru“Patience and the strength to wait calmly”/soo-OO-roo/any
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Taiwo“The first twin to taste the world, traditionally the twin born first”/tah-EE-woh/anyTajudeen“The crown of religion or faith”/tah-joo-DEEN/maleTayo“Joy has come”/tah-YAW/anyTemidayo“My own has become joy”/teh-mee-dah-YAW/anyTemilade“My own is royalty”/teh-mee-lah-DEH/anyTemiloluwa“I belong to God”/teh-mee-loh-LOO-wah/anyTemitayo“What is mine is worthy of joy.”/teh-mee-TAH-yoh/anyTemitope“Mine is worthy of thanks”/teh-mee-TOH-peh/anyTeniola“One who has wealth and honor”/teh-nee-OH-lah/anyTinuade“One who is within the crown”/tee-noo-AH-deh/femaleTinuoluwa“One held in God's care”/tee-noo-oh-LOO-wah/anyTitilayo“Everlasting joy”/tee-tee-lah-YAW/femaleTitilola“Everlasting wealth and honor”/tee-tee-loh-LAH/femaleTitilope“Everlasting gratitude”/tee-tee-loh-PEH/femaleTobi“Great and distinguished”/TOH-bee/anyTobiloba“Great beyond measure, greater than a king”/toh-bee-loh-BAH/anyTobilola“Great wealth and honor”/toh-bee-loh-LAH/anyTokunbo“Born overseas or from across the sea”/toh-KOON-boh/anyTola“Wealth and honor are sufficient”/TOH-lah/anyTolani“Wealth is mine”/toh-LAH-nee/femaleTolulope“God is worthy of thanks”/toh-loo-LOH-peh/anyToluwalase“God has authority and power”/toh-loo-wah-LAH-sheh/anyToluwanimi“I belong to God”/toh-loo-wah-NEE-mee/anyTomilola“Wealth, prosperity, or honour is enough for me.”/toh-mee-LOH-lah/anyTomisin“It is enough for me to worship or serve.”/toh-mee-SEEN/anyTope“Worthy of thanks”/TOH-peh/anyTosin“Worthy of worship”/TOH-seen/anyToye“Worthy of honor”/TOH-yeh/anyToyin“Worthy of praise”/TOH-yin/anyTunbosun“A prayer for renewed worship and devotion”/toon-boh-SOON/maleTunde“One who has returned”/TOON-deh/maleTunji“One who has awakened or returned to life”/TOON-jee/maleTunrayo“Renewed joy”/toon-rah-YAW/female
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Wale“Come home; a warm wish for a child who brings joy back into the family”/wah-LEH/maleWaleola“Wealth and honour have come home”/wah-leh-OH-lah/anyWaleoluwa“The Lord has brought this child home to us”/wah-leh-oh-LOO-wah/maleWande“Come and arrive safely; a joyful name welcoming a child into the family”/WAHN-deh/maleWasiu“Broad-minded and generous in spirit”/wah-SEE-oo/maleWemimo“A prayer for cleansing, renewal and a pure-hearted life”/weh-MEE-moh/anyWole“Come into the home and bring happiness with you”/woh-LEH/maleWoleola“A child who enters the home with wealth and honour”/woh-leh-OH-lah/anyWoleoluwa“A child welcomed into the home under the Lord’s care”/woh-leh-oh-LOO-wah/maleWunmi“This is the child I have longed for and welcomed with love”/Wून-mee/anyWura“Gold; precious, treasured and deeply valued”/woo-RAH/femaleWuraola“Gold is wealth; a precious child who brings honour and abundance”/woo-rah-OH-lah/female
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Yejide“Mother has been reborn or returned”/yeh-JEE-deh/femaleYemi“God is good to me; this is fitting for me”/YEH-mee/anyYemisi“This suits me or is fitting for me”/yeh-MEE-see/femaleYemisola“Wealth suits me; prosperity is fitting for me”/yeh-mee-SOH-lah/femaleYetunde“Mother has returned again”/yeh-TOON-deh/femaleYewande“Mother has returned”/yeh-WAHN-deh/femaleYinka“God surrounds me and keeps me safe”/YIN-kah/anyYomi“God is fitting for me; I am blessed by God”/YAW-mee/any
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