Yoruba Baby Names
Yoruba baby names from West Africa often carry a full phrase or blessing in a single word. Each shows its meaning and pronunciation.
Boy
Ade
AH-day
Crown, royalty · Yoruba
Unisex Adeola
ah-deh-OH-lah
Crown of wealth/honour · yoruba
Unisex Ayo
AH-yoh
Joy · Yoruba
Girl Ayomide
ah-yoh-MEE-deh
My joy has arrived · yoruba
Boy Ayotunde
ah-yoh-TOON-deh
Joy has returned · yoruba
Unisex Damilola
dah-mee-LOH-lah
Bless me with wealth · yoruba
Boy Femi
FEH-mee
Love me · Yoruba
Girl Folake
foh-LAH-keh
Pamper me with wealth · yoruba
Unisex Ife
EE-feh
Love · yoruba
Unisex Kehinde
keh-HEEN-deh
Second-born of twins · yoruba
Unisex Oluwaseun
oh-loo-wah-SHAY-oon
God, thank you · yoruba
Girl Simisola
see-mee-SOH-lah
Rest in wealth · yoruba
Unisex Taiwo
TIE-woh
First-born of twins · yoruba
Unisex Temitope
teh-mee-TOH-peh
Mine is worthy of thanksgiving · yoruba