What are some Yoruba names for twin boys?

In Yoruba society, twins are revered, and their birth is a cause of celebration. Despite the gender of the baby, the firstborn will be named Taiwo, which means ‘having a first taste of the world,’ and the second child will be named Kehinde, which means ‘arriving after the other.’ (3)

What are some names that mean blessing in Yoruba?

Although not many names specifically mean ‘blessings,’ a few names can be related. For instance, Olusula is a unisex name that means ‘God makes wealth,’ while Ayobami, also a unisex name, means ‘joy has met me.’ Oluwaremilekun is another unisex name meaning ‘God has dried my tears.’

How are Yoruba baby boy names chosen?

Baby names in Yoruba are usually chosen based on their meaning, specifically to describe more about the person holding the name. They tend to elaborate more on the birth circumstances in which the baby was born, for example, the day, the location, or the order they were born (4).

What is the significance of Yoruba names?

Yoruba names have a distinct quality of reflecting the significance of their culture and linguistic heritage. Yoruba names are compound words combined with elements like ‘ade, ayo, fe, omo, ola, Olu, ife, ire, and oluwa’ in between or in some part of the name (4).

How have colonialism and Western culture influenced Yoruba baby boy names?

Long Yoruba baby names have been shortened; for example, Oluwole can be shortened to ‘Wole’ and Taiwo to ‘Tai.’ The influence of Christianity and other Western names can also be seen in Yoruba names, with many having a Western nickname. Such names are usually taken from the Bible, like Joseph. Moses, etc. (4).

What are some common nicknames or diminutives used for Yoruba baby boy names?

Many Yoruba names are shortened from their original spellings (4). Some examples are Olufemi which can be shortened to Olu or Femi, Adegoke can be shortened to Ade, and Olamilekan to Lekan.

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31 Yoruba Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Akin	Boy	Brave; Heroic; Valor
Amadi	Boy	Seemed destined to die at birth; Free-born; Beloved
Adedayo	Boy	The crown has turned to joy
Ayinde	Boy	We gave praises and he came
Abayomi	Boy	One who brings joy and happiness
Akanni	Boy	One who is special to have
Adetayo	Boy	Crown has brought us great joy
Ademola	Boy	The crown is with wealth
Adeniyi	Boy	Precious crown
Adebowale	Boy	Royalty returns home

Afolabi	Boy	Born into wealth
Aken	Unisex	Brave; Warrior
Abioye	Boy	The son of royalty; A Variant of Abiola
Akuji	Boy	Dead and awake; Bad deed
Alake	Boy	One to be petted and made much of; Leader; Chief
Apara	Boy	Matchless; Unique; Exclusive; Has no equivalent
Ati	Boy	Too much; Extreme; Food; We had; And
Adepero	Boy	The crown has brought peace
Adeshola	Boy	One who is crowned to bring wealth
Abayomrunkoje	Boy	God won't allow humiliation

Abegunde	Boy	One born during the holiday
Abidugun	Boy	One born before the war
Adebamgbe	Boy	A Nigerian term meaning royalty dwells within me
Adebiyi	Boy	The royal one
Abiade	Boy	One who is born to royal parents
Adesanya	Boy	My pains have been compensated with the arrival of this child
Adesola	Boy	The crown honored us
Adetola	Boy	The crown can be measured to wealth
Adetope	Boy	The crown is worthy of praise
Adetosoye	Boy	The crown is entitled to the throne

Ayotomiwa	Boy	Wealth has returned

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