Yoruba Baby Names
150 Yoruba names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 150 Yoruba baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
Yoruba Girl Names
Amari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mAyani#3527 in the U.S.From Yoruba Ayanniyi/Ayan (a praise/drum-deity element); also a modern -ani coinage echoing AyaAmarii#3649 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amari — variously 'strength' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (an Amara echo), or 'moonOlani#4328 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor', and the Hawaiian -lani, 'sky,Yemaya#4541 in the U.S.Mother goddess of the sea; from Yoruba Yemoja, 'mother whose children are the fish' — orisha ofAyomi#5003 in the U.S.From Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi, 'my/me' — 'my joy'; also a Japanese name, 'walk/step of beautyAraoluwa#5575 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian) — ara, 'a wonder; a marvel', + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord', hence 'a wondTiaraoluwa#5895 in the U.S.From Yoruba (Nigeria) — 'the crown/glory of God' (tiara, 'a crown', plus Oluwa, 'God, the Lord'Oshun#6057 in the U.S.From Yoruba — Oshun (Osun), the orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water/rivers, and fertiliTomi#6094 in the U.S.From Japanese tomi, 'wealth, riches, fortune'; also a Yoruba short form (Oluwatomi, 'God is enoMorayo#6479 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'I have found/seen my joy; my joy has come' (mo, 'I', + ri, 'see/fiAse#6571 in the U.S.From Old Norse asa/ase, 'a goddess; of the Aesir (the gods)'; also Yoruba ase, 'power; authoritAyomide#6577 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ayo, 'joy', + mi, 'my', + de, 'has arrived/come', hence 'my joy has arrived'Jadesola#6650 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian) — ade, 'a crown; royalty', + sola, 'brings honour/wealth', hence 'thSola#6789 in the U.S.A Yoruba short form (Adesola, 'honour/wealth produces this'); also Latin/Italian sola, 'alone, Amary#6851 in the U.S.A spelling of Amari — variously 'strength; a builder' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (linked to Amara), anAsiri#7615 in the U.S.From Yoruba, variously 'a secret; mystery; magic; a wonder'; also used as a modern coinage; rouIya#7639 in the U.S.A short modern name, variously a coinage and an echo of the Yoruba iya, 'mother'; the route is Ola#8227 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Olga/Aleksandra (Scandinavian/Slavic, 'an ancestor's descendant; defeTobi#8313 in the U.S.Variously a pet of Tobias (Hebrew, 'God is good') and the Yoruba Tobi, 'great; big' (a short foAdelani#8367 in the U.S.From Yoruba — variously read 'the crown (royalty) has prosperity/wealth' (from ade, 'a crown');Oluwadarasimi#8733 in the U.S.From Yoruba (Nigeria), 'God is good to me' (Oluwa, 'God, the Lord', plus dara si mi, 'is good tAbeni#9526 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'we asked for her, and behold, we got her' — a name of prayer answeredDerin#9613 in the U.S.From Turkish derin, 'deep, profound'; also a Yoruba name, 'wealth/good things are near'; here fOreoluwa#9936 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria) Oreoluwa, 'a gift of God; God's bounty/kindness' (ore, 'gift/kindnessAyomikun#10353 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Ayomikun, 'my joy is full; God has filled me with joy' (ayo, 'joy', + mi, 'my',Anjolaoluwa#10377 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'God's wealth; the riches of God' — a name of gratitude and blessing, often shIfeoluwa#10415 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ife, 'love', + Oluwa, 'God/the Lord', hence 'the love of God; God's love'; weDarasimi#10443 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Darasimi, 'be good to me; increase/multiply my good fortune' (a heartfelt prayeFemi#10577 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, short for Oluwafemi and similar names, tied to 'God loves me; the Lord loves me.Adeola#10933 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria), joining ade, 'crown; royalty,' with ola, 'honor; wealth; prestige' —Oya#11008 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Oya, linked to 'she tore; the tearer' (also the name of the Niger river); the YAderinsola#11181 in the U.S.A Yoruba name read as 'the crown (ade) walks into wealth/honor (ola)' — a name of royalty and pIreoluwa#11306 in the U.S.From the Yoruba ire Oluwa, 'the kindness, goodness, or blessing of God' (ire, 'kindness, blessiAhmari#11968 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Amari — variously from the Yoruba, 'strength', and the Arabic, 'eternal; buiAmarri#12010 in the U.S.A form of Amari — variously 'strength; a builder' (Yoruba) and 'eternal; full moon' (Arabic-linAdenike#12141 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Adenike, 'the crown is to be cherished; the crown deserves to be cared for' (adFolasade#12332 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Folasade, 'honor confers a crown' or 'honor bestows a crown,' from ola ('honor;Imisioluwa#12406 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'the mercy of God; God's grace/favour' (imisi, 'mercy/breath of lifEniola#12526 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, eni ('person') plus ola ('wealth, honor, prestige') — 'person of wealth' or 'oneKemi#12549 in the U.S.A short form of Yoruba names like Oluwakemi — 'pamper/cherish me; God cares for me'Fiyinfoluwa#12578 in the U.S.A Yoruba name meaning 'praise God; give the praise to the Lord' - a devout name of gratitude, hMorireoluwa#13005 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name usually rendered 'I have seen God's mercy' or 'I have seen the goodness Temi#13069 in the U.S.A Yoruba short form (of names like Oluwatemi, 'God is mine', and Temilade, 'my crown'); connoteOlamide#13073 in the U.S.A Yoruba name usually rendered 'my wealth has come' or 'my riches have arrived', from ola ('weaOluwakemi#13076 in the U.S.A Yoruba name usually rendered 'God pampers me' or 'God cares for me', from Oluwa ('God; the LoAjani#13271 in the U.S.Ajani is a Yoruba (Nigerian) name usually read as 'he who wins the struggle' or 'the victor,' tTemiloluwa#13319 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Temiloluwa, 'mine belongs to God; God is mine' (temi, 'mine,' + ti Oluwa, 'of tYomi#13385 in the U.S.A Yoruba short form of longer names built on ayo, 'joy' — for example Ayomide or Oluyomi — carrWuraola#13489 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Wuraola, 'gold' / 'a child as precious as gold' (wura, 'gold'). A treasured namDamilola#13832 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Damilola, understood as 'wealth (or prosperity) comes to me' or 'bless me with Erioluwa#13958 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence name ending in Oluwa, 'the Lord; God'. The first element is generally read asDami#14019 in the U.S.A short name read two ways: a modern coinage, and a Yoruba short form of names like Damilola ('Iremide#14104 in the U.S.From Yoruba ire ('goodness, blessing, prosperity') with mi ('my') and de ('has come, has arriveIyanuoluwa#14124 in the U.S.From Yoruba iyanu ('miracle, wonder') and Oluwa ('the Lord, God') — 'the miracle of God'. It isOyinkansola#14722 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'sweetness/honey adds to wealth' (oyin, 'honey; sweetness,' + kan si ola, 'addOluwatomisin#15120 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'God is enough for me to worship; God is worthy of my praise' (Oluwa, 'God; thEko#15910 in the U.S.Eko is the indigenous Yoruba name of Lagos, Nigeria; to English ears it also reads as 'echo,' aInioluwa#16167 in the U.S.A Yoruba theophoric name containing Oluwa, 'the Lord; God.' Names of this family are sentences Oluwanifemi#16646 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria), Oluwanifemi means 'God loves me' (Oluwa, 'God' + ni fe mi, 'loves meLolade#16713 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) name, a short form of names such as Omolade ('the child is a crown; a crownOlolade#16979 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, read as 'wealth has arrived' or 'honour has arrived' (ola, 'wealth; honour,' +Oluwadamilola#17004 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'God has made me wealthy; God has blessed me with wealth' (Oluwa, 'God; the LoOluwatamilore#17005 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name built on Oluwa, 'the Lord; God,' read as 'God has given me a gift.' NameTiwatope#17061 in the U.S.From Yoruba Tiwatope (Omotiwatope), read as 'ours is worthy of much praise/thanks to God'. KnowShade#17252 in the U.S.The English word shade ('shelter from light; a hue'); also a Yoruba name, a short form of FolasSimisola#17290 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, read as 'rest/rejoice into wealth' (simi, 'rest; be at ease,' + ola, 'wealth; Temilade#17391 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Temilade, 'mine has become a crown; mine is now a crown' (temi, 'mine,' + ade, Teniola#17392 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, read as 'wealth is worth having/spreading' (tan/teni + ola, 'wealth; honor') -Tolani#17528 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, short for fuller names like Adetola ('the crown/wealth is enough') and OmotolaniOlokunFrom the Yoruba Olokun, 'owner of the ocean' (oni, 'owner', + okun, 'ocean'); the Yoruba orishaSosaA Spanish/Portuguese surname (borne by singer Mercedes Sosa and baseball's Sammy Sosa) used as YemojaFrom the Yoruba Yeye omo eja, 'mother whose children are the fish'; the great Yoruba orisha of
Yoruba Boy Names
Ajani#2146 in the U.S.One (we) fought to haveDarey#3047 in the U.S.Most plausibly from Yoruba Dare — short for names like Oladare, 'the crown does justice' / 'croTobi#3649 in the U.S.From Yoruba (a short form of names like Oluwatobi, 'God is great/good'); also a short form of TAyomide#3768 in the U.S.From Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi-de, 'has come to me' — 'my joy has arrived'Tayo#4237 in the U.S.From Yoruba, a short form of names like Adetayo/Omotayo, 'joy is enough; happiness has come; woSosa#5577 in the U.S.Variously a Spanish/Portuguese surname (from a place, 'a salty/barren place') and the Yoruba SoAyodeji#5637 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria) Ayodeji, variously 'joy has become two/doubled' and 'the crown/royaltEmma#6222 in the U.S.From Germanic ermen, 'whole, universal'; overwhelmingly a girls' name; here for boys (and a NigOshun#6349 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, the name of Oshun — an orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water and rivers Iremide#6599 in the U.S.Iremide is a Yoruba name often read as 'my consolation has come' or 'good things have come', reAkin#6820 in the U.S.From the Yoruba akin, 'a hero; a brave/valiant one; a warrior'Ade#7203 in the U.S.From the Yoruba ade, 'a crown; royalty' — a common element in Yoruba royal namesIreoluwa#7365 in the U.S.From Yoruba, 'the goodness/blessing of God; the kindness of the Lord' (ire, 'goodness; blessingKayin#7517 in the U.S.Kayin is the Hebrew form of Cain, the elder son of Adam and Eve in Genesis, who killed his brotShade#7595 in the U.S.From the word shade — 'shadow; shelter from light/heat' (Old English sceadu); also a pet form oAdemide#7685 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ade, 'a crown/royalty', + mi, 'my', + de, 'to arrive', hence 'my crown has arInioluwa#7878 in the U.S.From Yoruba, 'that which belongs to God; God's possession/wealth' (ini, 'possession', + Oluwa, Ayo#8360 in the U.S.From the Yoruba ayo, 'joy; happiness; gladness' (also a short form of names like Ayodele)Demilade#8467 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Demilade, 'crown me with wealth' or 'mine is now a crown' — a name of blessing Akorede#8977 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — variously 'valor/bravery brings a crown' and 'the brave one brings honor homeAyomikun#9044 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ayo, 'joy', + mi, 'my', + kun, 'is full', hence 'my joy is full; I am filled Itan#9318 in the U.S.From the Yoruba itan, 'a story; a legend; history; a narrative'; also read as a modern coinage;Olajuwon#9469 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria) — variously 'wealth/honor is at the top; being wealthy/honorable is tOluwademilade#9470 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and demilade ('has crowned me; has made mSade#9548 in the U.S.Sade is short for the Yoruba name Folasade, 'honor confers a crown.' It is far better known as Oluwaseyi#9598 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — Oluwa, 'the Lord/God', + seyi, 'did this/made this', hence 'God did this; theAdebayo#9878 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ade, 'a crown/royalty', + bayo, 'meets joy/comes with joy', hence 'the crown Ademola#9880 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ade, 'a crown/royalty', + mola/mowo, 'joins/adds to wealth', hence 'royalty jIfeoluwa#10071 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ife, 'love', + Oluwa, 'the Lord/God', hence 'the love/will of God'; we note tShango#10078 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Sango, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'the striker'); the Yoruba orisha of thuEko#10152 in the U.S.Variously from the Javanese/Sanskrit Eko ('the first; one', from eka) and the Yoruba Eko (the iObaloluwa#10396 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'the king is the Lord; God is the king' (oba, 'king', + Oluwa, 'theOluwadarasimi#10400 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and dara si mi ('is good to me'), so 'GodOluwafemi#10401 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — Oluwa, 'the Lord/God', + femi, 'loves me', hence 'the Lord loves me; God loveOluwaferanmi#10402 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria) Oluwaferanmi — Oluwa, 'God/the Lord', + feran mi, 'loves me', hence 'Oluwatobi#10404 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, a short form of Oluwatobiloba, 'Oluwa (God) is great; God is big enough to be Korede#10432 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Korede, 'the crown/royalty brings good things' (ko, a royal element, + rede, 'bTifeoluwa#10568 in the U.S.From Yoruba — 'God's love; what God loves; the love of the Lord' (ife, 'love', plus Oluwa, 'theAmarri#10768 in the U.S.A spelling of Amari — variously from Arabic ('strength; a builder') and Yoruba ('eternal; of grAyooluwa#11054 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Ayooluwa, 'joy of God; God's joy' (ayo, 'joy,' + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord') - a naErioluwa#11070 in the U.S.A Yoruba theophoric name built on 'Olúwa' ('the Lord; God') — Erioluwa reads as 'the wealth (orIyanuoluwa#11191 in the U.S.Iyanuoluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'miracle of God' or 'wonder of God', combining iyanu ('miraOlamide#11636 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'my wealth/prosperity has come; my riches have arrived' (ola, 'wealOluwatise#11639 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'Oluwa (God) did this; it is God's doing.' An Oluwa- theophoric name giving crOluwadunsin#11910 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, roughly 'God (Oluwa) is sweet to lean on; it is pleasant to rest upon God.' AnOluwatamilore#11911 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, roughly 'God (Oluwa) has spread out good things for me; God has favored me.' AOluwatobiloba#11914 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'Oluwa (God) is big enough to be king; God is great enough to reign.' An OluwaAdewale#12037 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ade, 'a crown/royalty', + wa, 'to come', + ile, 'home/house', hence 'the crowToluwani#12167 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, often read as a short form of longer phrases like Toluwanimi, expressing 'the LoAdebola#12338 in the U.S.A Yoruba name combining ade, 'crown; royalty,' with bola, 'meets wealth; honor' — glossed 'the Adedamola#12339 in the U.S.A Yoruba name combining ade, 'crown; royalty,' with damola, 'mix with wealth' — glossed 'the crAdeyemi#12340 in the U.S.A Yoruba name combining ade, 'crown; royalty,' with yemi, 'suits me; befits me' — glossed 'the Araoluwa#12441 in the U.S.Araoluwa is a Yoruba name combining ara ('wonder; marvel') with Oluwa ('God; the Lord'), read aAyobami#12500 in the U.S.Ayobami is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'joy is with me' or 'my joy has come', built on 'Boluwatife#12547 in the U.S.Boluwatife is a Yoruba name meaning 'as God wishes' (from elements naming God and His will). LiDairo#12677 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) surname, and separately a Spanish/Colombian given name. Its routes are unceFikayo#12863 in the U.S.Fikayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally a short form of names like Oluwafikayomi, meaniFolarin#12868 in the U.S.A Yoruba name commonly read as 'walk with wealth' or 'one who walks with prosperity', built froKayode#12984 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, 'he brought joy' or 'he brings happiness', celebrating the joy a child brings. AJaiye#13027 in the U.S.Jaiye is a Yoruba word meaning 'to enjoy life' or 'live well,' and it appears inside Yoruba namOluwadamilare#13371 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and damilare ('has vindicated me; has proOluwadamilola#13372 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'Oluwa (God) has made me wealthy; God has enriched me.' An Oluwa- theophoric nOreoluwa#13377 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'a gift of God; God's gift/bounty' (ore, 'a gift; kindness', + OluwOlanrewaju#13646 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name built on ola ('wealth; honor; dignity'), commonly glossed 'honor is walkOlaoluwa#13647 in the U.S.A Yoruba name from ola ('wealth; honor') and Oluwa ('God; the Lord') — 'God's honor; the wealthOlukolade#13651 in the U.S.A Yoruba name built on Olu ('God; the Lord') and ade ('crown'), commonly glossed 'God brings hoOluseyi#13652 in the U.S.A Yoruba name from Olu ('God; the Lord') and se yi ('did this'), glossed 'God did this' — a namOluwatimilehin#13653 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') meaning 'God supports me' or 'the Lord stanOluwatosin#13654 in the U.S.A Yoruba name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and to sin ('worthy of worship') — 'God is worthy toOmi#13655 in the U.S.Omi is Yoruba for 'water' — a plain, life-giving word used as a name. It also functions as a shTemiloluwa#13682 in the U.S.Temiloluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'mine is of God' or 'what is mine belongs to God,' a name oOlufemi#13789 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Olufemi, 'God (Olu) loves me' - a warm name of blessing and gratitude. Noted reIruA short name with more than one route: in Yoruba (Nigeria) iru is a fermented locust-bean seasoObatalaFrom the Yoruba Obatala, 'king of the white cloth' (oba, 'king', + ala, 'white cloth'); the YorOgunFrom the Yoruba Ogun, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'iron; war'); the Yoruba orisha of iron, OlokunFrom the Yoruba Olokun, 'owner of the ocean' (oni, 'owner', + okun, 'ocean'); the Yoruba orishaOrunmilaFrom the Yoruba Orunmila, 'only heaven knows the path to salvation'; the Yoruba orisha of wisdo
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