Yoruba Baby Names
180 Yoruba names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 180 baby names with a yoruba feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Yoruba Girl Names
Yemaya#3684 in the U.S.Mother goddess of the sea; from Yoruba Yemoja, 'mother whose children are the fish' — orisha of▶Ayani#4891 in the U.S.From Yoruba Ayanniyi/Ayan (a praise/drum-deity element); also a modern -ani coinage echoing Aya▶Ayomi#4893 in the U.S.From Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi, 'my/me' — 'my joy'; also a Japanese name, 'walk/step of beauty▶Amarii#5146 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amari — variously 'strength' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (an Amara echo), or 'moon▶Tomi#5754 in the U.S.From Japanese tomi, 'wealth, riches, fortune'; also a Yoruba short form (Oluwatomi, 'God is eno▶Sola#5917 in the U.S.A Yoruba short form (Adesola, 'honour/wealth produces this'); also Latin/Italian sola, 'alone, ▶Oluwadarasimi#6083 in the U.S.From Yoruba (Nigeria), 'God is good to me' (Oluwa, 'God, the Lord', plus dara si mi, 'is good t▶Tiaraoluwa#6117 in the U.S.From Yoruba (Nigeria) — 'the crown/glory of God' (tiara, 'a crown', plus Oluwa, 'God, the Lord'▶Derin#6205 in the U.S.From Turkish derin, 'deep, profound'; also a Yoruba name, 'wealth/good things are near'; here f▶Iya#6232 in the U.S.A short modern name, variously a coinage and an echo of the Yoruba iya, 'mother'; the route is ▶Olani#6316 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor', and the Hawaiian -lani, 'sky,▶Amary#6386 in the U.S.A spelling of Amari — variously 'strength; a builder' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (linked to Amara), an▶Ireoluwa#6463 in the U.S.From the Yoruba ire Oluwa, 'the kindness, goodness, or blessing of God' (ire, 'kindness, blessi▶Tobi#6879 in the U.S.Variously a pet of Tobias (Hebrew, 'God is good') and the Yoruba Tobi, 'great; big' (a short fo▶Ola#7149 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Olga/Aleksandra (Scandinavian/Slavic, 'an ancestor's descendant; defe▶Adelani#7228 in the U.S.From Yoruba — variously read 'the crown (royalty) has prosperity/wealth' (from ade, 'a crown');▶Oshun#7485 in the U.S.From Yoruba — Oshun (Osun), the orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water/rivers, and fertili▶Shardey#7581 in the U.S.Shardey is a phonetic respelling that writes out the sound 'shar-DAY,' the pronunciation of Sad▶Ase#7613 in the U.S.From Old Norse asa/ase, 'a goddess; of the Aesir (the gods)'; also Yoruba ase, 'power; authorit▶Asiri#7615 in the U.S.From Yoruba, variously 'a secret; mystery; magic; a wonder'; also used as a modern coinage; rou▶Imisioluwa#8110 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'the mercy of God; God's grace/favour' (imisi, 'mercy/breath of lif▶Morayo#8250 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'I have found/seen my joy; my joy has come' (mo, 'I', + ri, 'see/fi▶Ahmari#8420 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Amari — variously from the Yoruba, 'strength', and the Arabic, 'eternal; bui▶Araoluwa#8467 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian) — ara, 'a wonder; a marvel', + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord', hence 'a wond▶Jadesola#8628 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian) — ade, 'a crown; royalty', + sola, 'brings honour/wealth', hence 'th▶Iyanla#8662 in the U.S.Iyanla is drawn from Yoruba, where iya means 'mother' and nla means 'great' - read together as ▶Ifeoluwa#9137 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ife, 'love', + Oluwa, 'God/the Lord', hence 'the love of God; God's love'; we▶Temi#9466 in the U.S.A Yoruba short form (of names like Oluwatemi, 'God is mine', and Temilade, 'my crown'); connote▶Abeni#9526 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'we asked for her, and behold, we got her' — a name of prayer answered▶Amarri#9566 in the U.S.A form of Amari — variously 'strength; a builder' (Yoruba) and 'eternal; full moon' (Arabic-lin▶Ayomide#9617 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ayo, 'joy', + mi, 'my', + de, 'has arrived/come', hence 'my joy has arrived'▶Kemi#9871 in the U.S.A short form of Yoruba names like Oluwakemi — 'pamper/cherish me; God cares for me'▶Oreoluwa#10047 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria) Oreoluwa, 'a gift of God; God's bounty/kindness' (ore, 'gift/kindness▶Ife#10090 in the U.S.Ife is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'love,' and it also recalls Ile-Ife, the ancient and ▶Ayomikun#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 sh▶Darasimi#10443 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Darasimi, 'be good to me; increase/multiply my good fortune' (a heartfelt praye▶Femi#10577 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, short for Oluwafemi and similar names, tied to 'God loves me; the Lord loves me.▶Oya#11008 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Oya, linked to 'she tore; the tearer' (also the name of the Niger river); the Y▶Adeola#11083 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria), joining ade, 'crown; royalty,' with ola, 'honor; wealth; prestige' —▶Aderinsola#11181 in the U.S.A Yoruba name read as 'the crown (ade) walks into wealth/honor (ola)' — a name of royalty and p▶Folasade#11398 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Folasade, 'honor confers a crown' or 'honor bestows a crown,' from ola ('honor;▶Oluwanifemi#11852 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria), Oluwanifemi means 'God loves me' (Oluwa, 'God' + ni fe mi, 'loves me▶Tiwatope#12022 in the U.S.From Yoruba Tiwatope (Omotiwatope), read as 'ours is worthy of much praise/thanks to God'. Know▶Adenike#12141 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Adenike, 'the crown is to be cherished; the crown deserves to be cared for' (ad▶Ajani#12168 in the U.S.Ajani is a Yoruba (Nigerian) name usually read as 'he who wins the struggle' or 'the victor,' t▶Charday#12310 in the U.S.Charday is an English phonetic spelling of the name made famous by the singer Sade, whose given▶Eniola#12526 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, eni ('person') plus ola ('wealth, honor, prestige') — 'person of wealth' or 'one▶Fiyinfoluwa#12578 in the U.S.A Yoruba name meaning 'praise God; give the praise to the Lord' - a devout name of gratitude, h▶Morireoluwa#13005 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name usually rendered 'I have seen God's mercy' or 'I have seen the goodness ▶Olamide#13073 in the U.S.A Yoruba name usually rendered 'my wealth has come' or 'my riches have arrived', from ola ('wea▶Oluwakemi#13076 in the U.S.A Yoruba name usually rendered 'God pampers me' or 'God cares for me', from Oluwa ('God; the Lo▶Temiloluwa#13319 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Temiloluwa, 'mine belongs to God; God is mine' (temi, 'mine,' + ti Oluwa, 'of t▶Temitope#13340 in the U.S.Temitope is a Yoruba given name from Nigeria meaning 'mine is worthy of thanks' or, more freely▶Yomi#13385 in the U.S.A Yoruba short form of longer names built on ayo, 'joy' — for example Ayomide or Oluyomi — carr▶Wuraola#13489 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Wuraola, 'gold' / 'a child as precious as gold' (wura, 'gold'). A treasured nam▶Monifa#13582 in the U.S.Monifa is a Yoruba (Nigerian) girl's name usually translated 'I am lucky' or 'I have my fortune▶Damilola#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 as▶Dami#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 arrive▶Iyanuoluwa#14124 in the U.S.From Yoruba iyanu ('miracle, wonder') and Oluwa ('the Lord, God') — 'the miracle of God'. It is▶Oni#14713 in the U.S.Oni is a Yoruba given name from Nigeria, read in name lists as 'desired one' or as a child born▶Oyinkansola#14722 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'sweetness/honey adds to wealth' (oyin, 'honey; sweetness,' + kan si ola, 'add▶Oluwatomisin#15120 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'God is enough for me to worship; God is worthy of my praise' (Oluwa, 'God; th▶Alika#15354 in the U.S.Alika appears independently in more than one culture, which is part of its appeal and its ambig▶Eko#15910 in the U.S.Eko is the indigenous Yoruba name of Lagos, Nigeria; to English ears it also reads as 'echo,' a▶Inioluwa#16167 in the U.S.A Yoruba theophoric name containing Oluwa, 'the Lord; God.' Names of this family are sentences ▶Shaday#16228 in the U.S.Shaday spells out the sound of Sade (Shah-DAY), the stage name of singer Sade Adu, short for th▶Lolade#16713 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) name, a short form of names such as Omolade ('the child is a crown; a crown▶Ololade#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 Lo▶Oluwatamilore#17005 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name built on Oluwa, 'the Lord; God,' read as 'God has given me a gift.' Name▶Oluwatoni#17007 in the U.S.Oluwatoni is a Yoruba name from Nigeria built on Oluwa, 'God' or 'the Lord.' The full name is g▶Shade#17252 in the U.S.The English word shade ('shelter from light; a hue'); also a Yoruba name, a short form of Folas▶Simisola#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 Omotolani▶Taraoluwa#17705 in the U.S.Taraoluwa is a Yoruba theophoric name from Nigeria built around Oluwa, 'God' or 'the Lord', a w▶Tifeoluwa#17740 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Tifeoluwa, 'God's own; that which belongs to the Lord' (Oluwa, 'the Lord'). A d▶Charde#17866 in the U.S.Charde is a phonetic respelling in the family of Sade, the stage name of British-Nigerian singe▶Yetunde#18762 in the U.S.Yetunde is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'mother has returned' or 'mother comes again,' fr▶OlokunFrom the Yoruba Olokun, 'owner of the ocean' (oni, 'owner', + okun, 'ocean'); the Yoruba orisha▶SosaA 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
Amari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew a▶Ajani#2070 in the U.S.One (we) fought to have▶Darey#3276 in the U.S.Most plausibly from Yoruba Dare — short for names like Oladare, 'the crown does justice' / 'cro▶Tobi#4168 in the U.S.From Yoruba (a short form of names like Oluwatobi, 'God is great/good'); also a short form of T▶Amaree#4419 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Amari — variously linked to Yoruba 'strength', Arabic Amir ('prince'), or 'eter▶Ayomide#4569 in the U.S.From Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi-de, 'has come to me' — 'my joy has arrived'▶Shade#5602 in the U.S.From the word shade — 'shadow; shelter from light/heat' (Old English sceadu); also a pet form o▶Tayo#5615 in the U.S.From Yoruba, a short form of names like Adetayo/Omotayo, 'joy is enough; happiness has come; wo▶Tifeoluwa#5617 in the U.S.From Yoruba — 'God's love; what God loves; the love of the Lord' (ife, 'love', plus Oluwa, 'the▶Emma#5710 in the U.S.From Germanic ermen, 'whole, universal'; overwhelmingly a girls' name; here for boys (and a Nig▶Amarri#7247 in the U.S.A spelling of Amari — variously from Arabic ('strength; a builder') and Yoruba ('eternal; of gr▶Inioluwa#7406 in the U.S.From Yoruba, 'that which belongs to God; God's possession/wealth' (ini, 'possession', + Oluwa, ▶Ireoluwa#7407 in the U.S.From Yoruba, 'the goodness/blessing of God; the kindness of the Lord' (ire, 'goodness; blessing▶Kayin#7517 in the U.S.Kayin is the Hebrew form of Cain, the elder son of Adam and Eve in Genesis, who killed his brot▶Obaloluwa#7579 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'the king is the Lord; God is the king' (oba, 'king', + Oluwa, 'the▶Olamide#8129 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'my wealth/prosperity has come; my riches have arrived' (ola, 'weal▶Oreoluwa#8132 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'a gift of God; God's gift/bounty' (ore, 'a gift; kindness', + Oluw▶Oshun#8133 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, the name of Oshun — an orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water and rivers ▶Akin#8308 in the U.S.From the Yoruba akin, 'a hero; a brave/valiant one; a warrior'▶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 ▶Oluwaferanmi#8762 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria) Oluwaferanmi — Oluwa, 'God/the Lord', + feran mi, 'loves me', hence '▶Sosa#8849 in the U.S.Variously a Spanish/Portuguese surname (from a place, 'a salty/barren place') and the Yoruba So▶Ade#8958 in the U.S.From the Yoruba ade, 'a crown; royalty' — a common element in Yoruba royal names▶Ademide#8959 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ade, 'a crown/royalty', + mi, 'my', + de, 'to arrive', hence 'my crown has ar▶Adewale#8960 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ade, 'a crown/royalty', + wa, 'to come', + ile, 'home/house', hence 'the crow▶Akorede#8977 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — variously 'valor/bravery brings a crown' and 'the brave one brings honor home▶Ayomikun#9044 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ayo, 'joy', + mi, 'my', + kun, 'is full', hence 'my joy is full; I am filled ▶Ifeoluwa#9303 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — ife, 'love', + Oluwa, 'the Lord/God', hence 'the love/will of God'; we note t▶Itan#9318 in the U.S.From the Yoruba itan, 'a story; a legend; history; a narrative'; also read as a modern coinage;▶Oluwasemilore#9506 in the U.S.Oluwasemilore is a Yoruba sentence-name from Nigeria. It opens with Oluwa, God or the Lord, and▶Olajuwon#9596 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria) — variously 'wealth/honor is at the top; being wealthy/honorable is t▶Oluwafemi#9597 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — Oluwa, 'the Lord/God', + femi, 'loves me', hence 'the Lord loves me; God love▶Oluwaseyi#9598 in the U.S.From the Yoruba — Oluwa, 'the Lord/God', + seyi, 'did this/made this', hence 'God did this; the▶Babatunde#9796 in the U.S.Babatunde is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning father returns or father has come again, tradit▶Adebayo#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 j▶Ayodeji#9987 in the U.S.From the Yoruba (Nigeria) Ayodeji, variously 'joy has become two/doubled' and 'the crown/royalt▶Shango#10078 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Sango, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'the striker'); the Yoruba orisha of thu▶Eko#10152 in the U.S.Variously from the Javanese/Sanskrit Eko ('the first; one', from eka) and the Yoruba Eko (the i▶Korede#10432 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Korede, 'the crown/royalty brings good things' (ko, a royal element, + rede, 'b▶Oluwadamilare#10593 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and damilare ('has vindicated me; has pro▶Oluwadarasimi#10594 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and dara si mi ('is good to me'), so 'God▶Oluwademilade#10595 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and demilade ('has crowned me; has made m▶Ajamu#10602 in the U.S.Ajamu is an African name popular in the African American community, generally cited as Yoruba o▶Temidayo#10682 in the U.S.A Yoruba name (Nigeria), 'mine has become joy; my own has turned to joy' — a name of gladness a▶Abayomi#10782 in the U.S.Abayomi is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally translated as 'born to bring joy' or 'brought ▶Aderemi#10803 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'the crown consoles me' (ade, 'crown,' + a root of consolation) — a royal, com▶Ayinde#10969 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, Ayinde, understood as 'we gave praise (or sang praises) and he came' — a name of▶Ayodele#11016 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, Ayodele, 'joy has come home' or 'joy enters the house' (ayo, 'joy' + dele, 'come▶Atiba#11045 in the U.S.Atiba is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, understood in the tradition to carry the sense of understa▶Ayooluwa#11054 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Ayooluwa, 'joy of God; God's joy' (ayo, 'joy,' + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord') - a na▶Erioluwa#11291 in the U.S.A Yoruba theophoric name built on 'Olúwa' ('the Lord; God') — Erioluwa reads as 'the wealth (or▶Iremide#11427 in the U.S.Iremide is a Yoruba name often read as 'my consolation has come' or 'good things have come', re▶Iyanuoluwa#11435 in the U.S.Iyanuoluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'miracle of God' or 'wonder of God', combining iyanu ('mira▶Kayode#11634 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, 'he brought joy' or 'he brings happiness', celebrating the joy a child brings. A▶Oluwadamilola#11909 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'Oluwa (God) has made me wealthy; God has enriched me.' An Oluwa- theophoric n▶Oluwadunsin#11910 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, roughly 'God (Oluwa) is sweet to lean on; it is pleasant to rest upon God.' An▶Oluwatamilore#11911 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, roughly 'God (Oluwa) has spread out good things for me; God has favored me.' A▶Oluwatise#11912 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'Oluwa (God) did this; it is God's doing.' An Oluwa- theophoric name giving cr▶Oluwatobi#11913 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, a short form of Oluwatobiloba, 'Oluwa (God) is great; God is big enough to be ▶Oluwatobiloba#11914 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'Oluwa (God) is big enough to be king; God is great enough to reign.' An Oluwa▶Oluwaseun#11918 in the U.S.Oluwaseun is a Yoruba given name from Nigeria meaning 'God, we thank you' or 'we thank God'. It▶Sade#12044 in the U.S.Sade is short for the Yoruba name Folasade, 'honor confers a crown.' It is far better known as ▶Temiloluwa#12151 in the U.S.Temiloluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'mine is of God' or 'what is mine belongs to God,' a name o▶Toluwani#12167 in the U.S.A Yoruba name, often read as a short form of longer phrases like Toluwanimi, expressing 'the Lo▶Tomi#12173 in the U.S.A short form of Thomas ('twin'), and separately a Yoruba name (as in Oluwatomi) and a Japanese ▶Adetayo#12262 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'the crown is worthy of joy' (ade, 'crown,' + a root of joy/worthiness) — a ro▶Akinola#12319 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'valour (or bravery) is wealth' (akin, 'valour; brave one,' + ola, 'wealth; ho▶Adebola#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 cr▶Adeyemi#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 a▶Ayobami#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). Li▶Dairo#12677 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) surname, and separately a Spanish/Colombian given name. Its routes are unce▶Fiyinfoluwa#12735 in the U.S.A Yoruba name meaning 'praise God' or 'praise the Lord' ('give praise to the Lord'). A devotion▶Fikayo#12863 in the U.S.Fikayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally a short form of names like Oluwafikayomi, meani▶Folarin#12868 in the U.S.A Yoruba name commonly read as 'walk with wealth' or 'one who walks with prosperity', built fro▶Jaiye#13027 in the U.S.Jaiye is a Yoruba word meaning 'to enjoy life' or 'live well,' and it appears inside Yoruba nam▶Olanrewaju#13646 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name built on ola ('wealth; honor; dignity'), commonly glossed 'honor is walk▶Olaoluwa#13647 in the U.S.A Yoruba name from ola ('wealth; honor') and Oluwa ('God; the Lord') — 'God's honor; the wealth▶Olukolade#13651 in the U.S.A Yoruba name built on Olu ('God; the Lord') and ade ('crown'), commonly glossed 'God brings ho▶Oluseyi#13652 in the U.S.A Yoruba name from Olu ('God; the Lord') and se yi ('did this'), glossed 'God did this' — a nam▶Oluwatimilehin#13653 in the U.S.A Yoruba sentence-name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') meaning 'God supports me' or 'the Lord stan▶Oluwatosin#13654 in the U.S.A Yoruba name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and to sin ('worthy of worship') — 'God is worthy to▶Omi#13655 in the U.S.Omi is Yoruba for 'water' — a plain, life-giving word used as a name. It also functions as a sh▶Olufemi#13789 in the U.S.From the Yoruba Olufemi, 'God (Olu) loves me' - a warm name of blessing and gratitude. Noted re▶AriyoA Yoruba name, Ariyo, understood as 'one to rejoice over' or 'a child worth rejoicing in' — a j▶IruA short name with more than one route: in Yoruba (Nigeria) iru is a fermented locust-bean seaso▶ObatalaFrom the Yoruba Obatala, 'king of the white cloth' (oba, 'king', + ala, 'white cloth'); the Yor▶OgunFrom 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 orisha▶OrunmilaFrom the Yoruba Orunmila, 'only heaven knows the path to salvation'; the Yoruba orisha of wisdo▶
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