35 Yoruba Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Iyanla	Unisex	Great mother
Inioluwa	Boy	Acquiring God's treasure
Ilerioluwa	Girl	The promise of God
Ibukunoluwa	Girl	The blessings of God
Iretomiwa	Girl	Blessing has come to me; A girl who has brought blessings to her family
Ibironke	Girl	The family will love this child
Idogbe	Boy	The second child born after twins
Ileara	Girl	A healthy child
Isamotu-Olalekan	Boy	Without God I'm destitute
Isoken	Girl	One who is contented with her destiny

Iyawa	Girl	Ability or skill; A skillful woman
Ifeya	Girl	Love; A lovable woman
Ibidolapo	Girl	A child whose birth brought wealth together
Ibidun	Girl	A sweet birth
Ibilola	Girl	A girl who is born in riches
Ibukun	Girl	Blessings
Ibukunade	Girl	The blessings have come to me
Idowu	Girl	The one who is born after twins
Ifedayo	Girl	Love has turned to joy
Ifede	Girl	Love is here

Ifedolaoluwa	Girl	God has blessed our love
Ifedolapo	Girl	Wealth has been mixed with love
Ifejesukristi	Girl	The love of Jesus Christ
Ifelayo	Girl	Love is peace
Ifelewa	Boy	A beautiful love
Ifeoluwadolapo	Girl	God's love has brought us wealth
Ifesowapo	Girl	Love has joined us together
Ifetundun	Girl	Love is sweet
Ikeoluwa	Girl	One who is under the constant care of God
Iles	Boy	Messenger of God

Iranola	Boy	A wealthy family
Iseoluwa	Boy	The act of God
Iyanu-Oluwa	Boy	The miracle of God
Ige	Unisex	Born feet first
Imade	Unisex	God has given

Infographic: Precious Yoruba Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

Baby names do not just reflect your child’s personality — they also represent your cultural roots and the traits you value. Baby name lists can help make it easier for you to shortlist the names you like the best. Our infographic below lists some of the most cherished Yoruba Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I. Dive in and share it with other parents so they can also pick the best names for their children.

Yoruba Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I(infographic)

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