Yoruba baby names
698 verified Yoruba names from Nigeria and Benin — each with its meaning, how to say it, and its traditional spelling.
A
“Mercy and tenderness”
/AH-noo/
“God's mercy is abundant”
/ah-ah-noo-oh-loo-wah-paw/
“Born to bring me joy”
/ah-bah-YOH-mee/
“Born to be cared for or pampered.”
/ah-BEH-keh/
“We asked/begged for this child; a child received after being sought or prayed for.”
/ah-BEH-nee/
“Born while the father was away”
/ah-bee-DEH-mee/
“Born to meet wealth”
/ah-beem-BOH-lah/
“Born during a festival”
/ah-bee-oh-DOON/
“Born into wealth and honor”
/ah-bee-oh-LAH/
“Born while traveling or on a journey”
/ah-bee-OH-nah/
“Born during a time of war”
/ah-bee-SOH-goon/
“Born into wealth”
/ah-bee-SOH-lah/
“Born into wealth, honour, or a noble family.”
/ah-boh-LAHN-leh/
“Born on Sunday”
/ah-boh-SEH-deh/
“The crown meets joy”
/ah-deh-BAH-yoh/
“The crown has increased”
/ah-deh-BEE-see/
“The crown has given birth to completeness”
/ah-deh-BEEM-peh/
“The crown has given birth to increase”
/ah-deh-BEE-see/
“The crown brings wealth and honor”
/ah-deh-BOH-lah/
“The crown has returned home”
/ah-deh-boh-WAH-leh/
“The crown has added to wealth/honour.”
/ah-deh-boo-KOH-lah/
“The crown has added to wealth/honour.”
/ah-deh-boo-SOH-lah/
“The crown has created joy”
/ah-deh-DAH-yoh/
“The crown has arrived twice”
/ah-deh-DEH-jee/
“The crown has become sweet; royalty has brought sweetness.”
/ah-deh-DOH-yin/
“The crown has given me someone/something to care for or pamper.”
/ah-deh-FOON-keh/
“The crown has lifted the path”
/ah-dehg-BENG-gah/
“The crown has raised or exalted me.”
/ah-deh-gben-roh/
“The crown is firmly established”
/ah-deh-gbee-teh/
“The crown has received/brought wealth or honour.”
/ah-deh-gboh-lah/
“The crown has lifted or advanced me to honour.”
/ah-deh-gboh-yeh-gah/
“The crown has ascended”
/ah-deh-GOH-keh/
“The crown has won or prevailed in a struggle.”
/ah-deh-JAH-reh/
“The crown is cherished by all”
/ah-deh-JOH-keh/
“The crown has gathered people together”
/ah-deh-JOO-moh/
“The crown has united with or joined in caring for/pampering this child.”
/ah-deh-joo-MOH-keh/
“The crown rejects suffering/affliction.”
/ah-deh-KOH-yah/
“The crown has added to this birth; royalty has increased the family.”
/ah-deh-KOON-bee/
“The crown fills the home”
/ah-deh-KOON-leh/
“The crown knows wealth and honor”
/ah-deh-MOH-lah/
“A treasured daughter whose life is expected to flourish”
/ah-deh-NEE-keh/
“The crown has honor”
/ah-deh-NEE-yee/
“The crown is wealth and honor”
/ah-deh-OH-lah/
“The crown is sufficient and complete”
/ah-deh-OH-tee/
“The crown brings dignity and distinction”
/ah-deh-OH-yeh/
“The crown has become abundant or has increased greatly.”
/ah-deh-PEH-joo/
“The crown is abundant; royalty has increased greatly.”
/ah-deh-POH-joo/
“The crown consoles me”
/ah-deh-REH-mee/
“The crown has seen/experienced many; the crown has produced a multitude.”
/ah-deh-ree-beeg-beh/
“Walking into wealth and honor”
/ah-deh-reen-SOH-lah/
“One whom the crown cherishes”
/ah-deh-RON-keh/
“The crown creates beauty”
/ah-deh-SHEH-wah/
“The crown has opened a path forward”
/ah-deh-see-YAHN/
“The crown has united hearts or brought people together.”
/ah-deh-shawn-kahn/
“The crown creates wealth and honor”
/ah-deh-SOH-lah/
“The crown is worthy of joy”
/ah-deh-TAH-yoh/
“The crown has come from across the sea”
/ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh/
“The crown is worthy of wealth and honor”
/ah-deh-TOH-lah/
“The crown is sweet; royalty brings sweetness.”
/ah-deh-TOH-oon/
“The crown has awakened or been renewed”
/ah-deh-toon-jee/
“The crown is cool, calm, or peaceful.”
/ah-deh-TOO-too/
“The crown has come home”
/ah-deh-WAH-leh/
“The crown has become abundant”
/ah-deh-woh-paw/
“The crown is desirable to me”
/ah-deh-WOO-mee/
“The crown fits or suits me.”
/ah-deh-WOON-mee/
“The crown has increased or added to us.”
/ah-deh-WOO-see/
“The crown suits me”
/ah-deh-YEH-mee/
“The crown surrounds and protects”
/ah-deh-YEEN-kah/
“Sweetness; a gentle and delightful nature”
/ah-DOON/
“Sweetness and joy”
/ah-doo-NAH-yaw/
“A sweet and cherished one”
/ah-DOON-nee/
“The sweetness of wealth and prosperity”
/ah-doo-NOH-lah/
“The sweetness of the Lord”
/ah-doo-noh-LOO-wah/
“Born into prosperity”
/ah-foh-LAH-bee/
“Born into wealth and cherished”
/ah-foh-LAH-keh/
“A girl born with the umbilical cord around her neck”
/eye-NAH/
“The world is peaceful.”
/eye-eh-TOH-raw/
“A great warrior.”
/ah-jah-goon-lah/
“One who fights or struggles for possession.”
/ah-JAH-nee/
“A boy born face down”
/ah-JAH-yee/
“Born into royalty”
/ah-jee-BAH-deh/
“Born into wealth and honor”
/ah-jee-BOH-lah/
“One who wakes up to, or finds himself in, a title/honor.”
/ah-jee-BOH-yeh/
“One cherished and cared for by all”
/ah-JOH-keh/
“One specially chosen and cherished”
/ah-KAHN-keh/
“Firstborn or first son.”
/ah-KAHN-nee/
“A brave and courageous person”
/AH-keen/
“A courageous child whose arrival is celebrated as a victory”
/ah-KEEN-ah-deh/
“Valor has given birth to this child”
/ah-keen-BEE-yee/
“A brave warrior whose safe return is celebrated”
/ah-KEEN-boh-deh/
“The heroic one has arrived home”
/ah-keen-deh-LEH/
“Valor is sweet”
/ah-keen-DOY-in/
“The warrior remains steadfast”
/ah-keen-doo-raw/
“A courageous person who rises ready to face every challenge”
/ah-KEEN-jee-deh/
“A warrior who fights or struggles.”
/ah-keen-jee-YAHN/
“A child whose strength fills the family with pride”
/ah-KEEN-koon-mee/
“Born with the spirit and strength of a warrior”
/ah-KEEN-lah-bee/
“Valor possesses honor”
/ah-keen-LOH-loo/
“A warrior who attains a chieftaincy title”
/ah-keen-loh-yeh/
“A brave person blessed with wealth and honor”
/ah-keen-OH-lah/
“Valor is with me”
/ah-keen-PEH-loo/
“A strong and dependable child who brings comfort after hardship”
/ah-KEEN-reh-mee/
“The warrior has arrived.”
/ah-keen-RIN-deh/
“A brave person worthy of joy”
/ah-keen-TAH-yoh/
“A courageous person worthy of respect and honor”
/ah-KEEN-toh-yeh/
“A resilient warrior who returns and rises again”
/ah-KEEN-toon-deh/
“A brave person who has come home”
/ah-keen-WAH-leh/
“A brave one whose return brings renewed strength”
/ah-KEEN-wahn-deh/
“A child whose courage and strength bring pride and joy”
/ah-KEEN-woo-mee/
“The heroic one suits me”
/ah-keen-YEH-mee/
“Valor/bravery surrounds or encircles me.”
/ah-keen-yin-kah/
“Valor has arrived”
/ah-keen-YOH-deh/
“A child born after Idowu, following a set of twins”
/ah-LAH-bah/
“Peace and a life of well-being”
/ah-lah-FEE-ah/
“A cherished and treasured one”
/ah-LAH-keh/
“The one who explains/interprets has arrived.”
/ah-lah-yahn-deh/
“A Yoruba Muslim form of Halimat/Halimah, meaning patient, forbearing, or mild-tempered.”
/ah-lee-MOHT/
“A Muslim name meaning trustworthy and faithful”
/ah-mee-NAHT/
“One who is cherished and cared for”
/ah-NEE-keh/
“A child welcomed through abundant mercy and blessing”
/ah-noo-oh-loo-wah-poh/
“My family/kinsfolk have arrived.”
/ah-rah-MEE-deh/
“One to be cherished”
/ah-REE-keh/
“In the midst/centre of the crown; associated with royalty.”
/ah-ree-nah-DEH/
“We walk/enter into wealth or honour.”
/ah-ree-noh-LAH/
“We have found someone to pamper/cherish.”
/ah-ree-YEE-keh/
“Aro has entered into wealth/honour.”
/ah-roh-woh-loh/
“A cherished and specially chosen one”
/ah-SHAH-keh/
“A victorious person with the courage to prevail”
/ah-sheh-GOON/
“Success and the strength to persevere until the goal is reached”
/ah-sheh-YOR-ee/
“One who is specially born or brought forth”
/ah-tahn-dah/
“We have someone to care for/pamper.”
/ah-tee-NOO-keh/
“Ayan has returned home”
/ah-yahn-baw-deh/
“Beloved; chosen for love.”
/ah-yahn-feh/
“Ayan has come home”
/ah-yahn-wah-leh/
“We gave praise upon the arrival; praise accompanied the arrival.”
/ah-YIN-deh/
“One whom we cherish/pamper; someone to be cared for.”
/ah-YEEN-keh/
“Joy”
/AH-yoh/
“Joy crowned with honor; a celebratory name for a treasured child.”
/ah-yaw-AH-deh/
“Joy accompanies me; this child brings lasting happiness.”
/ah-yaw-BAH-mee/
“Joy has given me this; joy has bestowed on me.”
/ah-yaw-BOON-mee/
“Joy has doubled”
/ah-yoh-DEH-jee/
“Joy has come home”
/ah-yoh-DEH-leh/
“Joy surrounds us/is all around.”
/ah-YAW-kah/
“My joy has arrived”
/ah-yoh-MEE-deh/
“My joy is complete and overflowing because of this child.”
/ah-yaw-MEE-koon/
“My joy has become abundant”
/ah-yoh-MEE-poh/
“Joy and prosperity”
/ah-yoh-OH-lah/
“Joy has come home; a lovely name for a child who completes the family.”
/ah-yaw-RIN-deh/
“A child whose joy is abundant, noble, and deeply treasured”
/ah-yoh-toh-bee-LOH-bah/
“Joy is sufficient wealth and honor”
/ah-yoh-TOH-lah/
“My joy is sufficient/complete for me.”
/ah-yaw-toh-MEE-wah/
“Joy has returned”
/ah-yoh-TOON-deh/
“Joy is sweet again; joy has become sweet anew.”
/ah-yoh-TOON-doon/
“Joy delights me; a warm expression of the happiness this child brings.”
/ah-yaw-WOON-mee/
B
“The father loves me”
/bah-bah-FEH-mee/
“Father has awakened and returned”
/bah-bah-JEE-deh/
“The father is wealth and honor”
/bah-bah-LOH-lah/
“The father has returned”
/bah-bah-RIN-deh/
“The father is worthy of wealth and honor”
/bah-bah-TOH-lah/
“The father is enough for me”
/bah-bah-TOH-mee/
“The father has returned, bringing joy to the family”
/bah-bah-TOON-deh/
“Father has awakened again”
/bah-bah-TOON-jee/
“Father has come back”
/bah-bah-WAHN-deh/
“Come forward and arrive in honor”
/BAH-deh/
“Follow me home”
/bah-mee-DEH-leh/
“Stay with me”
/bah-mee-DOO-roh/
“Help me receive honor”
/bah-mee-GBH-oh-yeh/
“Sit with me; share life with me”
/bahn-JOH-koh/
“Help me build the house”
/bahn-KOH-leh/
“Meet joy; joy has arrived”
/BAH-yoh/
“A Yoruba Muslim form of Bilqis/Balqis, the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba.”
/bee-lee-KEE-soo/
“Born into wealth and a bright future”
/beem-BOH-lah/
“Born complete and flourishing”
/BEEM-peh/
“Born at a time of celebration”
/bee-oh-DOON/
“Born into something good”
/BEE-see/
“Born into wealth and prosperity”
/bee-SOH-lah/
“Arrive home safely”
/BOH-deh/
“Wealth and honor have arrived”
/BOH-lah/
“Wealth awakens”
/boh-LAH-jee/
“Wealth has found its way home”
/boh-lahn-LEH/
“Wealth has walked in”
/boh-lah-RIN-wah/
“May it be as God desires”
/boh-loo-wah-tee-FEH/
“God is worthy of praise”
/boh-loo-wah-toh-YEEN/
“A child born on Sunday”
/BOH-seh/
“Born on a Sunday, a day of celebration”
/boh-SEH-deh/
“Add to wealth and prosperity”
/boo-KOH-lah/
“Bless me; my blessing”
/boo-KOON-mee/
“Give me a precious gift”
/BOON-mee/
“Add to joy and happiness”
/boo-SAH-yoh/
“Add to wealth and honor”
/boo-SOH-lah/
D
“A child with naturally curly hair”
/DAH-dah/
“One who has arrived to stay”
/DYE-roh/
“God has vindicated me”
/dah-mee-LAH-reh/
“My life is blessed with honor and prosperity”
/dah-mee-LOH-lah/
“Wealth has come together”
/DAH-poh/
“Good, beautiful, or admirable”
/DAH-rah/
“Come and show your courage”
/DAH-reh/
“Joy has arrived”
/DAH-yoh/
“The second one has arrived, traditionally associated with a child born after twins”
/DEH-jee/
“Arrive home safely”
/DEH-leh/
“Royalty is joined with wealth”
/deh-MOH-lah/
“Wealth has become twofold”
/dee-MEH-jee/
“One who takes another’s place”
/DEE-poh/
“One who watches over or keeps guard”
/DEE-rahn/
“Wealth has been joined together”
/doh-LAH-poh/
“Sweet as honey; a source of sweetness”
/DOH-yin/
“Sweetness has entered into prosperity”
/doh-yin-SOH-lah/
“Thanks and gratitude; a joyful name for a much-celebrated blessing.”
/DOO-peh/
“Stay and prosper”
/DOO-roh/
“Stay with wealth and honor”
/doo-roh-DOH-lah/
“Stay and enjoy life”
/doo-roh-JAH-yeh/
“Stay with me”
/doo-roh-TEE-mee/
E
“A precious gift”
/eh-BOON/
“A gift from God”
/eh-boon-oh-LOO-wah/
“One born with a twin, or the arrival of a twin”
/eh-jee-DEH/
“Twins bring me great joy”
/eh-jee-WOON-mee/
“Sorrow has turned into joy”
/eh-koon-dah-YOH/
“Hardship has given way to prosperity and honor”
/eh-koon-OH-lah/
“The one who brings me joy”
/eh-nee-ah-YOH-mee/
“A person surrounded by honor and prosperity”
/eh-nee-OH-lah/
“A person who belongs to God”
/eh-nee-oh-LOO-wah/
“A person whose life has a meaningful story”
/eh-nee-TAHN/
“Erinlẹ̀, the name of a Yoruba river and ọlọ́rìṣà/orisha associated especially with healing, hunting, and fishing.”
/eh-reen-LEH/
“Elephant wealth—a name of strength, dignity, and abundance.”
/eh-reen-OH-lah/
“A testimony of prosperity and honor”
/eh-ree-OH-lah/
“A living testimony of God's goodness”
/eh-ree-oh-LOO-wah/
“A beautiful blessing from God”
/eh-wah-oh-LOO-wah/
“Beauty is enough for me.”
/eh-wah-TOH-mee/
“Precious and treasured like gold”
/eh-WOO-rah/
“A deeply cherished child, the apple of the eye”
/eh-YEEN-joo/
“This child is worthy of celebration and joy”
/eh-yee-tah-YOH/
“This child is worthy of prosperity and honor”
/eh-yee-toh-LAH/
F
“The crown cares for this child”
/fah-deh-KEH/
“The crown cares for me”
/fah-deh-KEH-mee/
“The crown is especially sweet”
/fah-DOON-shin/
“Ifa has made one wear the crown; Ifa has bestowed kingship.”
/fah-GAH-deh/
“Ifa has lifted me up”
/fah-gbeh-mee/
“Ifa has built the home/household.”
/fahg-BEN-leh/
“Ifa has come with the crown/royalty.”
/fah-LAH-deh/
“Ifa has opened the way”
/fah-LAH-nah/
“Ifa brings honor”
/fah-LEH-yeh/
“Ifa has brought wealth and honor”
/fah-loh-LAH/
“Ifa has opened the way.”
/fah-SHEE-nah/
“Ifa has brought prosperity”
/fah-SHOH-lah/
“Ifa has entered the home.”
/fah-WOH-leh/
“Love me; in a longer name, God loves me”
/FEH-mee/
“Ifa has become joy”
/feh-yee-sah-YOH/
“Ifa has become prosperity”
/feh-yee-SOH-lah/
“Ifa has become worthy of joy”
/feh-yee-tah-YOH/
“Add to joy; increase joy.”
/fee-kah-YOH/
“Give praise to joy; praise joy.”
/fee-yeen-ah-YOH/
“Praise God”
/fee-YIN-foh-loo-wah/
“Praise has become joy; praise is turned to joy.”
/fee-yin-LAH-yaw/
“Ifa has cared tenderly for this child”
/foh-LAH-keh/
“Ifa has cared tenderly for me”
/foh-lah-KEH-mee/
“Prosperity walks with me”
/foh-LAH-rin/
“A girl whose honor and good character bring distinction”
/foh-lah-SAH-deh/
“Ifa has brought joy”
/foh-lah-sah-YOH/
“Ifa has brought a crown”
/foh-lah-SHAH-deh/
“Ifa is close to God”
/foh-loh-ROON-shoh/
“Ifa has cared for this child”
/foh-LOO-keh/
“Ifa has increased prosperity”
/foh-LOO-soh/
“God loves me”
/foh-loo-wah-FEH-mee/
“God has brought joy”
/foh-loo-wah-sah-YOH/
“God has brought prosperity”
/foh-loo-wah-SHOH-lah/
“God is worthy of praise”
/foh-loo-wah-TOY-in/
“Honey has turned to wealth/honour.”
/foh-yin-SOH-lah/
“Give this child loving care”
/FOON-keh/
“Give me joy”
/foon-LAH-yoh/
“Give me wealth and honor”
/foon-LOH-lah/
“Give me; grant my heart’s wish”
/FOON-mee/
“Give me a crown”
/foon-mee-lah-DEH/
“Give me joy”
/foon-mee-LAH-yoh/
“Give me wealth and honor”
/foon-mee-LOH-lah/
“God has given me this gift”
/FOON-shoh/
G
“A girl blessed with abundance, dignity, and inner strength”
/gah-nee-YAHT/
“A child blessed with abundance and independence”
/gah-NEE-yoo/
“Royal dignity and honour have arrived”
/gah-deh-BOH/
“Royal dignity has entered the community”
/gah-deh-GEH-sin/
“Royal honour has come home to the family”
/gah-deh-LEH/
“He brings together royal dignity, honour, and prosperity”
/gah-deh-OH-lah/
“Royal honour has entered the community”
/gah-deh-WOH-loo/
“Carry me into greatness and a distinguished life”
/gbeh-mee-GAH/
“Carry me into a life of honour, prosperity, and good fortune”
/gbeh-mee-SOH-lah/
“Carry me into a life of distinction and honour”
/gbeh-mee-SOH-yeh/
“God has lifted him up and raised him to good things”
/gbeh-NGAH/
“Prosperity has entered the family and home”
/gboh-LAH-boh/
“Prosperity and honour have arrived”
/gboh-LAH-deh/
“Prosperity has come with dignity and high standing”
/gboh-lah-GAH-deh/
“Prosperity and honour have shown themselves in his life”
/gboh-LAH-hahn/
“His status and honour have been raised high”
/gboh-YEH-gah/
“May he rise steadily and achieve great things”
/GOH-keh/
H
“Beloved and dearly cherished”
/ha-BEEB/
“Beloved and dearly cherished”
/ha-BEE-ba/
“Guardian of the Qur'an; one who memorizes and protects sacred knowledge”
/ha-FEEZ/
“A young lioness; a name associated with strength and courage”
/haf-SAT/
“A revered Islamic name associated with devotion and faith”
/ha-JA-ra/
“Wise, discerning, and judicious”
/ha-KEEM/
“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”
/ha-LEEM/
“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”
/ha-LEE-ma/
“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”
/ha-lee-MA-too/
“Praise the Lord; a joyful expression of faith”
/ha-leh-LOO-yah/
“Praised and worthy of gratitude”
/ha-MEED/
“Strong and courageous; a name borne by a respected early Muslim figure”
/HAM-za/
“A strong and courageous child”
/HAM-zat/
“Grace and favor”
/ha-NA-too/
“Joy, delight, and a life filled with gladness”
/HAP-ee-ness/
“A revered biblical prophet; the Yoruba form of Aaron”
/ha-ROO-na/
“Good, handsome, and admirable”
/ha-SAN/
“A respected traditional Arabic name associated with strength and heritage”
/ha-SHEEM/
“Beautiful, good, and admirable”
/ha-SAN-ah/
“Eve; the mother of humanity”
/HOW-ah/
“Life and vitality”
/ha-YAT/
“God gives strength and protection”
/hez-uh-KY-ah/
“A gift from God”
/hi-ba-tul-LAH/
“Guidance and right direction”
/hi-da-YAT/
“A hopeful outlook and trust in good things to come”
/HOHP/
“A joyful cry of praise and a prayer for salvation”
/ho-ZAN-ah/
“Good, beautiful, and noble-hearted”
/hoo-SAIN/
“A respected Islamic name associated with faith and integrity”
/hoo-ZAY-fa/
I
“A birth that brings people together”
/ee-bee-DAH-paw/
“Birth is sweet and brings happiness”
/ee-bee-DOON/
“A child born to be cared for or pampered.”
/ee-bee-joh-KEH/
“A birth that fills the home with joy”
/ee-bee-KOON-leh/
“Birth is wealth/honour.”
/ee-bee-LOH-lah/
“A cherished child whose birth is treasured”
/ee-bee-RON-keh/
“A birth that brings joy”
/ee-bee-TAH-yaw/
“A birth especially suited to the family”
/ee-bee-YEH-mee/
“A blessed birth”
/ee-boo-KOON/
“God’s blessing”
/ee-boo-koon-oh-LOO-wah/
“A child born after twins, traditionally associated with the third-born child”
/ee-DOH-woo/
“Patience and perseverance through life’s challenges”
/ee-fah-rah-DAH/
“Love”
/ee-FEH/
“Love has blossomed into joy”
/ee-feh-DAH-yaw/
“Love has brought abundant blessings”
/ee-feh-doh-LAH-paw/
“Love is sweet”
/ee-feh-DOON/
“Love has joy; love is joyful.”
/ee-feh-lah-YOH/
“Love is a precious blessing”
/ee-feh-LOH-lah/
“Love brings joy”
/ee-feh-MAH-yaw/
“God’s love”
/ee-feh-oh-LOO-wah/
“Love is joy”
/ee-feh-TAH-yaw/
“Love has renewed the sweetness of life”
/ee-feh-toon-DOON/
“A child born feet first, a traditional birth circumstance name”
/ee-GEH/
“God’s promise”
/ee-leh-ree-oh-LOO-wah/
“The home has rewarded me”
/ee-leh-SAHN-mee/
“Light”
/ee-moh-LEH/
“The light of joy”
/ee-moh-leh-AH-yaw/
“God’s light”
/ee-moh-leh-oh-LOO-wah/
“A star—bright, memorable, and full of promise.”
/ee-RAH-woh/
“Goodness and joy”
/ee-reh-AH-yaw/
“Goodness of character is a true form of wealth”
/ee-reh-OH-lah/
“God’s goodness”
/ee-reh-oh-LOO-wah/
“Hope”
/ee-reh-TEE/
“Hope that is as precious as wealth”
/ee-reh-tee-OH-lah/
“Hope in God”
/ee-reh-tee-oh-LOO-wah/
“Goodness has entered the home”
/ee-reh-WOH-leh/
“Victory; a child who overcomes difficulty and succeeds”
/ee-SHEH-goon/
“God’s work”
/ee-sheh-oh-LOO-wah/
“A guardian of wealth and honour”
/ee-SHOH-lah/
“Comfort and consolation”
/ee-too-NOO/
“God’s comfort”
/ee-too-noo-oh-LOO-wah/
“Beautiful character”
/ee-wah-LEH-wah/
“A child whose good character is their greatest wealth”
/ee-wah-OH-lah/
“Mother has returned, welcoming a daughter as a blessing”
/ee-YAH-baw/
“Mother has come home”
/ee-yah-BOH-deh/
“A mother who is a delight and blessing”
/ee-yah-DOON-nee/
“A wondrous blessing”
/ee-YAH-noo/
“God’s wonderful gift”
/ee-yah-noo-oh-LOO-wah/
“Praise to God”
/ee-yeen-oh-LOO-wah/
“The long-awaited birth has arrived”
/ee-yoo-NAH-deh/
J
“May you come into wealth and prosperity”
/jah-deh-SHOH-lah/
“May you enjoy a life of royal dignity”
/jah-yee-eh-OH-bah/
“May life be filled with wealth and goodness”
/jah-yee-eh-OH-lah/
“Enjoy life fully, without looking back”
/jah-yee-eh-SEE-mee/
“A revered Islamic name associated with gathering and community”
/jah-MEE-oo/
“A respected and majestic person; the Yoruba form of Jalil”
/jeh-LEE-lee/
“Jesus loves me”
/jeh-soo-FEH-mee/
“Jesus is my joy”
/jeh-soo-lah-YOH-mee/
“Jesus is king”
/jeh-soo-LOH-bah/
“Jesus is with me”
/jeh-soo-peh-LOO-mee/
“Jesus has conquered and brought victory”
/jeh-soo-SHEH-goon/
“Jesus is sufficient for me”
/jeh-soo-toh-FOON-mee/
“Jesus is enough for me”
/jeh-soo-TOH-mee/
“Awaken to wealth and prosperity”
/jee-BOH-lah/
“Awakening has arrived”
/JEE-deh/
“The Lord has brought a new awakening”
/JEE-deh-oh-LOO-wah/
“May the king reign”
/JOH-bah/
“Wealth brings joy and honor”
/JOH-lah/
“Wealth and prosperity have arrived”
/joh-LAH-deh/
“The Lord’s wealth and blessing”
/joh-lah-oh-LOO-wah/
“Wealth and honor suit me beautifully”
/joh-lah-YEH-mee/
“The angel Gabriel, a revered Islamic name”
/JOO-bril/
“Born together with others; welcomed into fellowship”
/joo-moh-BEE/
“One cherished and cared for by everyone”
/joo-moh-KEH/
“Surpass them; exceed them.”
/joo-WON/
K
“Joy has come”
/KAH-yaw/
“Joy has arrived”
/kah-YAW-deh/
“Joy has added to wealth”
/kah-yaw-SOH-lah/
“The second-born twin, welcomed after the first twin”
/keh-HIN-deh/
“Cherish me; pamper me with love”
/keh-mee/
“Arabic-origin name, used among Yoruba Muslims; Khadīja means “born prematurely” or “premature child.””
/kah-dee-JAHT/
“A child to be cherished and pampered”
/kee-keh-LOH-moh/
“Honor is beyond comparison with wealth”
/koh-foh-woh-ROH-lah/
“Wealth; often used as a familiar form of names beginning with Kola-”
/KOH-lah/
“Wealth has arrived”
/koh-LAH-deh/
“Wealth has joined or increased”
/koh-LAH-paw/
“Wealth has entered the home”
/koh-lah-WOH-leh/
“The one who brings wealth”
/koh-reh-DEH/
“Wealth is gathered into the home”
/koh-yin-SOH-lah/
“Arabic-origin name, used among Yoruba Muslims; power, ability, or capability.”
/koo-dee-RAHT/
“May the home be full and flourishing”
/KOON-leh/
“Fill me with goodness and blessings”
/KOON-mee/
L
“A cherished and pampered child”
/lah-BAH-keh/
“A child associated with blessing and prosperity”
/lah-BEE-see/
“The crown has arrived”
/lah-DEH/
“Abundant honor and greatness”
/lah-DEH-jaw/
“A crown associated with abundance and greatness”
/lah-DEE-poh/
“A child born into honor and abundance”
/lah-DOH-koon/
“Sweetness, joy, and honor”
/lah-DOON/
“Endless and unending”
/lah-ee-TAHN/
“My wealth has arrived”
/lah-MEE-deh/
“A child cherished as a treasure”
/LAHN-keh/
“May prosperity keep moving forward”
/LAHN-reh/
“Wealth brings joy”
/LAH-yaw/
“Joy has arrived”
/lah-YAW-deh/
“My joy”
/lah-YAW-mee/
“My blessings and prosperity have increased”
/LEH-kahn/
“Wealth brings honor”
/LOH-lah/
“Wealth has arrived”
/loh-LAH-deh/
M
“A Muslim name meaning blessed and fortunate”
/my-MOO-nah/
“May wealth and honor come in their proper time; do not rush after them.”
/mah-kahn-joo-OH-lah/
“A child born after twins, warmly welcomed as an unexpected blessing.”
/mah-KEEN-deh/
“Bring joy; a lovely wish for happiness to enter the family.”
/mah-YOH-wah/
“I give thanks; a grateful celebration of the child.”
/moh-doo-PEH/
“I give thanks for prosperity and honor.”
/moh-doo-peh-OH-lah/
“I give thanks to God.”
/moh-doo-peh-oh-LOO-wah/
“I love and desire God’s presence.”
/moh-feh-oh-LOO-wah/
“I have someone precious to care for and cherish.”
/moh-foh-LOO-keh/
“I wake to meet honor and prosperity.”
/moh-jee-BOH-lah/
“I wake to find a crown; a name celebrating dignity and distinction.”
/moh-jee-rah-DEH/
“I wake to find joy.”
/moh-jee-rah-YOH/
“I awoke to royalty and honor”
/moh-jee-SAH-deh/
“I wake into honor and prosperity.”
/moh-jee-SOH-lah/
“I wake into honor and joy.”
/moh-joh-LAH-yoh/
“I have prosperity and abundance.”
/moh-nee-LOH-lah/
“I have honor and prosperity.”
/moh-nee-SOH-lah/
“I have added to prosperity; a name expressing increasing blessings.”
/moh-peh-LOH-lah/
“I see joy; a bright name celebrating happiness.”
/moh-rah-YOH/
“A revered name associated with a celebrated Yoruba queen”
/moh-REH-mee/
“I have someone to cherish and pamper.”
/moh-reh-nee-KEH/
“I have found another one to cherish and pamper”
/moh-reh-NEE-keh-jee/
“I have found wealth/honour to cherish or care for.”
/moh-roh-LAH-keh/
“I have someone to pamper or cherish.”
/moh-roon-KEH/
“I have someone to remember/cherish.”
/moh-roon-RAHN-tee/
“I woke to prosperity; a name carrying the hope of abundant blessings.”
/moh-soon-MOH-lah/
“I have prosperity to rely on and draw strength from.”
/moh-toh-LAH-nee/
“I have found joy again.”
/moh-toon-rah-YOH/
“I praise; a simple name of gratitude and admiration.”
/moh-YEEN/
“I praise God.”
/moh-yeen-oh-LOO-wah/
“I rejoice in God.”
/moh-yoh-soh-LOO-wah/
“I rejoice in this precious gift.”
/moh-yoh-SOH-reh/
“Excellent, skillful, or diligent.”
/moo-jee-DAHT/
“Obedient or compliant.”
/moo-tee-AHT/
N
“Love is present; one who is loved”
/nee-FEH/
“Love me”
/nee-FEH-mee/
“My love has brought joy”
/nee-FEH-mee-deh-AH-yaw/
“My love is joy”
/nee-FEH-mee-lah-YAW/
“The Lord loves me”
/nee-FEH-mee-oh-LOO-wah/
“One with vision; one who can see clearly”
/nee-RAHN/
“One who has honor and dignity”
/nee-YEE/
O
“The king loves me”
/oh-bah-FEH-mee/
“The king adds wealth and honor”
/oh-bah-SHOH-lah/
“Royalty suits me”
/oh-bah-YEH-mee/
“A joyful child born in a festive season.”
/oh-doo-NAH-yoh/
“A child whose season brings abundance and prosperity.”
/oh-doo-NOH-lah/
“Named for the powerful Ogun River, suggesting strength and steady movement.”
/OH-goon/
“Ogun joins or stands with us”
/oh-goon-bahn-jaw/
“Ogun gives birth to this one”
/oh-goon-bee-yee/
“Ogun has vindicated, justified, or done justice.”
/oh-goon-DAH-reh/
“Ogun has come home”
/oh-goon-DEH-leh/
“Ogun has become complete”
/oh-goon-DEE-peh/
“Ogun has awakened me.”
/oh-goon-JEE-mee/
“Ogun has given birth to this one”
/oh-goon-jaw-bee/
“Ogun has cleared the way/path.”
/oh-goon-LAH-nah/
“Ogun has honor, dignity, or distinction.”
/oh-goon-LEH-yeh/
“Ogun knows wealth or honor.”
/oh-goon-MOH-lah/
“Ogun has favored or comforted me”
/oh-goon-reh-mee/
“Ogun suits or befits me.”
/oh-goon-YEH-mee/
“Born on a Monday”
/oh-JOH/
“Rain is worthy of joy—a welcome blessing.”
/oh-joh-TAH-yoh/
“Rain has come home, bringing renewal and joy.”
/oh-joh-WAH-leh/
“Wealth awakens”
/oh-lah-BAHN-jee/
“Wealth has multiplied”
/oh-lah-BEE-see/
“Wealth has returned home”
/oh-lah-BOH-deh/
“Wealth has joined together”
/oh-lah-DAH-poh/
“Wealth has become a source of joy”
/oh-lah-dah-yaw/
“Wealth or honor has become a matter of dispute or contention.”
/oh-lah-deh-jaw/
“Wealth has come home”
/oh-lah-DEH-leh/
“Wealth has become twofold”
/oh-lah-dee-MEH-jee/
“Wealth is sweet”
/oh-lah-DOON-nee/
“Wealth or honor is complete/has come to an end.”
/oh-lah-EE-tahn/
“Wealth has awakened”
/oh-lah-JEE-deh/
“Wealth has gathered people to cherish me”
/oh-lah-joo-MOH-keh/
“Wealth fills the house”
/oh-lah-KOON-leh/
“Wealth or honor has increased/added to one.”
/oh-lah-leh-kahn/
“Wealth or honor has dignity, distinction, or honor.”
/oh-lah-LEH-yeh/
“Wealth has arrived”
/oh-lah-MEE-deh/
“Wealth or honor is abundant/has multiplied.”
/oh-lah-nee-PEH-koon/
“Wealth or honor has a lineage/generation.”
/oh-lah-NEE-rahn/
“Wealth progresses and moves forward”
/oh-lahn-reh-WAH-joo/
“Wealth/honor has someone to cherish or pamper.”
/oh-lah-RAWN-keh/
“Wealth or honor is joy.”
/oh-lah-tah-yaw/
“Wealth has been renewed and completed”
/oh-lah-toon-BOH-soon/
“Wealth has returned again”
/oh-lah-TOON-deh/
“Wealth has risen again”
/oh-lah-TOON-jee/
“Wealth has come home”
/oh-lah-WAH-leh/
“Wealth is mine”
/oh-lah-WOO-mee/
“Honor/wealth is desirable or fitting.”
/oh-lah-WOO-yee/
“Wealth suits me”
/oh-lah-YEH-mee/
“Surrounded by honor and prosperity”
/oh-lah-YEEN-kah/
“Prosperity has emerged and arrived”
/oh-lah-YAW-deh/
“The owner of wealth/honor has arrived.”
/oh-loh-LAH-deh/
“The Lord/God has given to me.”
/oh-loo-BOON-mee/
“God has created joy; this child is a blessing to celebrate.”
/oh-loo-DAH-yaw/
“The Lord loves me”
/oh-loo-FEH-mee/
“God has given me someone to cherish”
/oh-loo-FOON-keh/
“God has raised me up”
/oh-loog-ben-gah/
“The Lord/God cares for or pampers me.”
/oh-loo-KEH-mee/
“My Lord has arrived”
/oh-loo-MEE-deh/
“The Lord/God gives me joy; my God is joy.”
/oh-loo-mee-LAH-yaw/
“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/
“A child whose future promises honor and good things to come”
/oh-loo-moo-YEE-wah/
“God is valiant/the hero.”
/oh-loo-sah-keen/
“God is victorious”
/oh-loo-sheh-goon/
“God has done this”
/oh-loo-sheh-yee/
“God is my wealth”
/oh-loo-SHOH-lah/
“God has given me this gift”
/oh-loo-wah-BOON-mee/
“God has added to my joy”
/oh-loo-wah-boo-sah-yaw/
“God has vindicated me”
/oh-loo-wah-dah-mee-LAH-reh/
“God has blessed me with prosperity”
/oh-loo-wah-dah-mee-LOH-lah/
“God is good and beautiful”
/oh-loo-wah-DAH-rah/
“God is good to me”
/oh-loo-wah-dah-rah-SEE-mee/
“God has vindicated or justified me.”
/oh-loo-wah-dah-reh/
“God has brought joy through this child.”
/oh-loo-wah-DAH-yaw/
“God has crowned me”
/oh-loo-wah-deh-mee-LAH-deh/
“God is delightful to praise”
/oh-loo-wah-DOON-seen/
“God loves me”
/oh-loo-wah-FEH-mee/
“The Lord has added joy”
/oh-loo-wah-fee-SAH-yaw/
“God has given me joy”
/oh-loo-wah-foon-mee-LAH-yoh/
“God has given me honor and prosperity”
/oh-loo-wah-foon-mee-loh-lah/
“God has brought joy to my face”
/oh-loo-wah-jaw-mee-loh-joo/
“God has brought joy”
/oh-loo-wah-kah-yaw-deh/
“God cares for me”
/oh-loo-wah-KEH-mee/
“God has brought joy”
/oh-loo-wah-mah-YAW-wah/
“God, I give thanks”
/oh-loo-wah-moh-doo-peh/
“A child who carries the comfort and promise of God's presence”
/oh-loo-wah-peh-LOO-mee/
“God has given victory”
/oh-loo-wah-SHAY-goon/
“God has done great things”
/oh-loo-wah-SHAY-oon/
“God made this”
/oh-loo-wah-SHAY-yee/
“God has added wealth and honor”
/oh-loo-wah-SHOH-lah/
“God is behind me and supports me”
/oh-loo-wah-tee-mee-LEH-heen/
“God is great and majestic”
/oh-loo-wah-toh-bee-LOH-bah/
“God is worthy of my service”
/oh-loo-wah-toh-mee-SEEN/
“God is worthy of worship”
/oh-loo-wah-TOH-seen/
“God is worthy of praise”
/oh-loo-wah-TOY-een/
“The Lord/God has entered the home.”
/oh-loo-WOH-leh/
“Water brings me happiness and refreshment.”
/oh-mee-WOON-mee/
“A child has encountered or come into wealth/honor.”
/oh-moh-BOH-lah/
“This child brings prosperity and happiness into the home.”
/oh-moh-boh-LAHN-leh/
“A good and precious child”
/oh-moh-DAH-rah/
“A child of wealth/honor has arrived.”
/oh-moh-LAH-deh/
“A child who is a cherished treasure”
/oh-moh-LAH-rah/
“A child who is joy itself and brings happiness to the family.”
/oh-moh-LAH-yaw/
“A person raised with integrity, courtesy, and wisdom”
/oh-moh-loo-AH-bee/
“The child has become a source of joy and celebration.”
/oh-moh-TAH-yaw/
“A cherished child whose life is itself a treasure”
/oh-moh-TOH-lah/
“The child has returned joy to the family and gives everyone a reason to celebrate.”
/oh-moh-TOON-deh/
“The child has come home”
/oh-moh-WAH-leh/
“The child delights me”
/oh-moh-WOON-mee/
“This child delights me and fills my heart with happiness.”
/oh-moh-WOON-mee/
“The graceful palm tree, a symbol of resilience, usefulness, and abundance.”
/oh-PEH/
“Gratitude that brings richness and blessing to life”
/oh-peh-OH-lah/
“Thanks be to God”
/oh-peh-oh-LOO-wah/
“I am worthy of thanks and gratitude”
/oh-peh-YEH-mee/
“God's gift; a precious blessing”
/aw-reh-oh-LOO-wah/
“Òṣun, the Yoruba river deity, associated with rivers, fertility, beauty, and prosperity.”
/OH-soon/
“Title/honor has become a legacy or inheritance.”
/oh-yeh-DEE-rahn/
“Title/honor has rescued or saved me.”
/oh-yeh-lah-mee/
“A title/chieftaincy has dignity or honor.”
/oh-yeh-nee-yee/
“Honor has returned”
/oh-yeh-TOON-deh/
“Honor has come home”
/oh-yeh-WAH-leh/
“Honor is desirable to me”
/oh-yeh-WOO-mee/
“Sweetness (honey) has arrived.”
/oh-yin-AH-deh/
“Honey/sweetness has mingled with wealth.”
/oh-yin-dah-MOH-lah/
“Honey/sweetness is added to wealth.”
/oh-yin-kahn-SOH-lah/
“Sweetness/honey has come to the crown; sweetness has arrived in honour.”
/oh-yin-lah-deh/
“Honey/sweetness is wealth.”
/oh-yin-LOH-lah/
“Sweetness belongs to the Lord”
/oh-yeen-loh-LOO-wah/
P
“A joyful meeting or reunion”
/pah-DEH/
“Meet/come together and fill the home.”
/pah-deh-KOON-leh/
“May you meet with wealth and honour”
/pah-deh-OH-lah/
“May you come home to love and belonging”
/pah-deh-WAH-leh/
“A protective name expressing the hope that the child will be spared ridicule and treated with dignity”
/pah-mee-LEH-reen/
“May your life be full and flourishing”
/peh-JOO/
“Care for, watch over, or pay attention to wealth/honour.”
/peh-joo-OH-lah/
“God is with me; I am never alone”
/peh-LOO-mee/
“May wealth and honour accompany you”
/peh-loo-OH-lah/
“More than enough; a child who brings overflowing blessings”
/POH-joo/
Q
R
“A Muslim name meaning mercy, kindness, and compassion”
/RAKH-maht/
“Mercy or compassion; a Yoruba Muslim form related to Arabic Rahmat/Rahmah.”
/rah-MOH-tah/
“Remember; a cherished reminder of someone or something important”
/RAHN-tee/
“Comfort me; a heartfelt wish for comfort and reassurance”
/REH-mee/
“Provision, sustenance, or God-given livelihood.”
/ree-see-KAHT/
“One who is cherished and pampered; often understood through the fuller name Oluwaroke”
/ROH-keh/
“One whom God has given to be cherished and pampered”
/RON-keh/
“Companion; one who brings the warmth of companionship”
/ROH-paw/
“Rise, ascent, or elevation; a Yoruba Muslim form of Ruqayyah.”
/roo-kah-YAHT/
S
“A crown that brings honour; often used as a short form of Folasade”
/SHAH-deh/
“Joy; often used as a short form of names such as Olasayo”
/SHAH-yoh/
“One who conquers; a victorious child”
/SHAY-goon/
“Tranquillity, peace, calm, or serenity.”
/seh-kee-NAHT/
“May this increase and prosper”
/SHAY-sahn/
“A grateful acknowledgment of goodness; commonly associated with Oluwaseun, “God has done well””
/SHAY-oon/
“Do this; often understood warmly as a reminder of a wonderful deed, and also used in shortened forms of Oluwaseyi”
/SHAY-yee/
“This is done for me; a joyful expression of receiving a cherished blessing”
/SHAY-yee-foon-mee/
“This is God's doing; a name celebrating a child as a gift from God”
/SHAY-yee-oh-LOO-wah/
“This is enough; a grateful expression of contentment”
/SHAY-yee-tahn/
“Noble, honourable, or distinguished woman.”
/sheh-ree-FAHT/
“God has opened the way; also used as a familiar short form of longer Yoruba names”
/SHEE-nah/
“Thankful or grateful.”
/see-kee-RAHT/
“Rest in the crown.”
/see-mee-SAH-deh/
“Rest in wealth, prosperity, or honour.”
/see-mee-SOH-lah/
“Rest with me in our home; a name of comfort and companionship”
/SHEEN-mee-deh-leh/
“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”
/SHEEN-mee-loh-LOO-wah/
“Rest in wealth and honour; a loving wish for peace and prosperity”
/SHEEN-mee-SHOH-lah/
“Wealth and honour; often used as a short form of names such as Abisola”
/SHOH-lah/
“May wealth bring joy; a warm wish for a prosperous and happy life”
/SHOH-tah-yoh/
“Come close to me; a tender name expressing closeness and affection”
/SOON-kahn-mee/
“Patience and the strength to wait calmly”
/soo-OO-roo/
T
“The first twin to taste the world, traditionally the twin born first”
/tah-EE-woh/
“The crown of religion or faith”
/tah-joo-DEEN/
“Joy has come”
/tah-YAW/
“My own has become joy”
/teh-mee-dah-YAW/
“My own is royalty”
/teh-mee-lah-DEH/
“I belong to God”
/teh-mee-loh-LOO-wah/
“What is mine is worthy of joy.”
/teh-mee-TAH-yoh/
“Mine is worthy of thanks”
/teh-mee-TOH-peh/
“One who has wealth and honor”
/teh-nee-OH-lah/
“One who is within the crown”
/tee-noo-AH-deh/
“One held in God's care”
/tee-noo-oh-LOO-wah/
“Everlasting joy”
/tee-tee-lah-YAW/
“Everlasting wealth and honor”
/tee-tee-loh-LAH/
“Everlasting gratitude”
/tee-tee-loh-PEH/
“Great and distinguished”
/TOH-bee/
“Great beyond measure, greater than a king”
/toh-bee-loh-BAH/
“Great wealth and honor”
/toh-bee-loh-LAH/
“Born overseas or from across the sea”
/toh-KOON-boh/
“Wealth and honor are sufficient”
/TOH-lah/
“Wealth is mine”
/toh-LAH-nee/
“God is worthy of thanks”
/toh-loo-LOH-peh/
“God has authority and power”
/toh-loo-wah-LAH-sheh/
“I belong to God”
/toh-loo-wah-NEE-mee/
“Wealth, prosperity, or honour is enough for me.”
/toh-mee-LOH-lah/
“It is enough for me to worship or serve.”
/toh-mee-SEEN/
“Worthy of thanks”
/TOH-peh/
“Worthy of worship”
/TOH-seen/
“Worthy of honor”
/TOH-yeh/
“Worthy of praise”
/TOH-yin/
“A prayer for renewed worship and devotion”
/toon-boh-SOON/
“One who has returned”
/TOON-deh/
“One who has awakened or returned to life”
/TOON-jee/
“Renewed joy”
/toon-rah-YAW/
W
“Come home; a warm wish for a child who brings joy back into the family”
/wah-LEH/
“Wealth and honour have come home”
/wah-leh-OH-lah/
“The Lord has brought this child home to us”
/wah-leh-oh-LOO-wah/
“Come and arrive safely; a joyful name welcoming a child into the family”
/WAHN-deh/
“Broad-minded and generous in spirit”
/wah-SEE-oo/
“A prayer for cleansing, renewal and a pure-hearted life”
/weh-MEE-moh/
“Come into the home and bring happiness with you”
/woh-LEH/
“A child who enters the home with wealth and honour”
/woh-leh-OH-lah/
“A child welcomed into the home under the Lord’s care”
/woh-leh-oh-LOO-wah/
“This is the child I have longed for and welcomed with love”
/Wून-mee/
“Gold; precious, treasured and deeply valued”
/woo-RAH/
“Gold is wealth; a precious child who brings honour and abundance”
/woo-rah-OH-lah/
Y
“Mother has been reborn or returned”
/yeh-JEE-deh/
“God is good to me; this is fitting for me”
/YEH-mee/
“This suits me or is fitting for me”
/yeh-MEE-see/
“Wealth suits me; prosperity is fitting for me”
/yeh-mee-SOH-lah/
“Mother has returned again”
/yeh-TOON-deh/
“Mother has returned”
/yeh-WAHN-deh/
“God surrounds me and keeps me safe”
/YIN-kah/
“God is fitting for me; I am blessed by God”
/YAW-mee/