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Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Ilaje44(m): 9:02am On Nov 10, 2013 |
dimples*: Itunu can be literarily translated to mean RELIEVE or even CONSOLATION. It's definitely not a bad thing to be relieved or consoled after going through an ordeal. Yoruba say: oruko ni ng ro eni. Which means people live their names. I have known some few women bearing ITUNU, and they seems to be generally compassionate and level headed. Are you like that? |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by seangy4konji: 9:11am On Nov 10, 2013 |
u try....dat Abayomi name tho...Na 1 in a Million... |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Ilaje44(m): 9:28am On Nov 10, 2013 |
ona2: can any body help out Do you speak Yoruba? If you do, what is "WAY, ROAD, PATH etc. pp." in Yoruba? The ona in your name has to do with the DEITY of the WAY (TRAVELLER's PROTECTOR), rather than the road itself protecting you. For instance, in ONAFADEKEMI, there is the ROAD, the CROWN, and the YOU being protected/cared for. ONA cared for YOU with the help of the CROWN. This means the OLUONA (the Gods) cared for YOU through the CROWN (OBA = KING), which could be understood to mean that you had a SAFE journey. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by macof(m): 10:21am On Nov 10, 2013 |
@op Obi is parents, Ebi is family |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Nobody: 10:41am On Nov 10, 2013 |
That E-diot that said Igbos are not proud of their culture and names must be a reincarnated dumb fool from the 19th century of tribalistic warlords! Instead of the retard to contribute and add more unique yoruba names to the thread he jumped into tribalizing this fine thread!! I've been learning some reasonable and tangible things from the Yoruba tribe before he just cut off my joy! You say the Igbos don't appreciate their culture huh? Meanwhile. . . Even the Igbo slaves taken from Alaigbo in the time of slavery still named their children Igbo names that survived to our time! Names like 'Amanda' 'Ada' and 'Dube' are Igbo names if you don't know! Amanda: Can never fall Ada: First daughter Dube: Lead These names except Dube are female names in Igbo land as it is in the Americas and other nations. Dube can be found easily in Jamaica! Remember Igbos were the most taken slaves by the Slave Merchants then, so they influenced every black person and community. I don't wanna insult your tribe, don't make me do otherwise! Mtcheeew! #TeamGOM 2 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by macof(m): 11:00am On Nov 10, 2013 |
god_of_music: That E-diot that said Igbos are not proud of their culture and names must be a reincarnated dumb fool from the 19th century of tribalistic warlords! Forgive his insolence 2 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Nobody: 11:22am On Nov 10, 2013 |
macof:He's been forgiven. The gods are merciful. #TeamGOM 2 Likes |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by macof(m): 11:35am On Nov 10, 2013 |
god_of_music: He's been forgiven. The gods are merciful. Truly they are 1 Like |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by isalegan2: 12:02pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
weebay: I don't know if someone else spotted it but @OP u made a mistake wit "Taiye/ Taiwo" ...I tot Taiye wus the 1st of the set of twins.. Not the younger. He comes first, but he's also considered the younger. I know I know. . .it's like a riddle. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by simpleseyi: 1:56pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
Arabs and Igbos also share the same names e.g. Shukura (Arabic name) and Chukwura (Igbo name) |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Nobody: 2:03pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
simpleseyi: Arabs and Igbos also share the same names e.g. Shukura (Arabic name) and Chukwura (Igbo name)What's the meaning of the 'Shukurah' #TeamGOM |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by didon: 2:05pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
Oluwatamilore God just gave me a gift |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by simpleseyi: 2:19pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
god_of_music: What's the meaning of the 'Shukurah' My muslim brothers/sisters together with my Igbo siblings pls help out. Is Shukurah same as Chukwura? |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Nobody: 2:37pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
simpleseyi:If the two names got the same meaning, then they are sync. #TeamGOM |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by mandarin: 2:40pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
[quote author=Mintayo]continuation... O Oba; means king/ruler Obafemi; the king loves me Obasola; the king makes wealth Obi; means family Obileye; family has honor Odun; means year Odunayo; year of joy Oduntan; a famed year in stories Ojuolape; the face of wealth is complete/complete wealth Okanlanwon; only male child amongst several female children Okiki; means fame Okikiade; fame of crown Okikiimole; fame of light Okikiola; fame of wealth Ola; means wealth. Olabamidele; wealth accompanies me home Olabamiji/Olabanji; wealth wakes with me Olabanwo; wealth looks after (this) for me Olabimtan; wealth beget me complete Olabisi; wealth has given birth to more Olabode; wealth has arrived Olabosipo; wealth returns to its position Olabukunola; wealth adds fully to wealth Oladahunsi; wealth responds to (me) Oladapo; wealth associates/affiliates Oladayo; wealth becomes joy Oladega; wealth arrives the palace Oladeinde/Olasehinde; wealth has returned Oladeji/Oladimeji; wealth has becomes two/double Oladejo; wealth becomes eight Oladele; wealth has come home Oladepo; wealth arrives its rightful position Oladiji; wealth becomes a refuge Oladipo/ Oladipupo; wealth has become plenty Oladiran; wealth becomes a heritage Oladitan; wealth becomes a story Oladokun; wealth becomes (as wide as) the sea Oladosu;wealth becomes month Oladotun; wealth has become renewed Oladunjoye; wealth is sweeter than titles Oladunni; wealth is sweet to have Oladurotoye; wealth stays with titles Olafimihan; wealth shows me off Olagoke; wealth ascends a hill Olagunjoye; wealth is superior to titles Olagunte; wealth ascends the throne Olaide; wealth turns to come Olaitan; wealth is inexhaustible Olaiya; wealth of a mother Olajide; wealth awakes to come Olajire; wealth awakes to goodness Olajobi/Olajumobi; wealth unites to give birth to Olajumoke; wealth unites to pamper Olakanmi; wealth has touched me/I am entitled to wealth Olakitan; wealth does not finish Olalekan; wealth has increased by one Olalere; wealth has benefits Olamakinde; wealth has brought the warrior Olamide; my wealth has come Olamiji; my wealth has awoken Olanifesi; wealth has love for me Olanipekun; wealth is endless Olaniyan; wealth has its pride Olaniyi; wealth is honorable Olanlesi; wealth is increasing Olanrele; wealth is going home Olanrewaju; wealth is moving forward Olansile; wealth opens a house Olaoluwa; wealth of /from God Olaosebikan; wealth does dwell exclusively in one place Olaoti; wealth does not fade Olaoye; wealth of the titled one Olapademi; wealth meets with me Olapeju; wealth is full of value Olapitan; wealth tells a story Olasimbo; wealth escorts me Olasubomi; wealth has overwhelmed me. Olasunmbo; wealth moves closer to me Olasunkanmi; wealth moves nearer to touch me Olasupo; wealth clusters together Olatelemi; wealth follows me Olatemina; I also deserve wealth Olateju; wealth is abundant Olatidoye; wealth has become a title Olatokunbo; wealth from across the sea Olatoun; wealth is worth strife Olatunbosun; wealth has once more shifted (forward) Olatunji; wealth has been revived Olawale; wealth come home Olawuwo; wealth is heavy Olayemi; wealth befits me Olayikanmi; wealth turned to touch me Olayiwola; wealth twists into wealth Olayinka; wealth surrounds me Olayonu; wealth has burdens Ololade; wealthy person has arrive Olu/oluwa; means God. They are used interchangeably. Oluade; God of the crown Olubajo; God returns from a journey Olubamise; God has done it for me Olubanke; God helps me take care of (this child) Oluwabukola; God adds to wealth Olubukumi; God adds to me Olubukunade; God adds to the crown Oluwabunmi; God adds to me Oluwabusayo; God adds to joy Oluwabusola; God adds to wealth Oludahunsi; God answers (me) Oluwadairo; God establishes this one Oluwadamilare; God exonerates/acquits me Oluwadamilola ; God makes me wealthy Oluwadamisi; God spares me/my life Oluwadarasimi; God has been good to me Oluwadayisi; God created this one Oludemilade; God has crowned me Oluwadetan; God has finally arrived Oludolamu; God is the custodian of wealth Oludotun; God becomes new Olufadeke; God uses the crown to care for this one Olufela; God expands wealth Oluwafemi; God loves me Olufeyikemi; God uses this (one) to care for me Olufeyisayo; God uses this (one) to add to (my) joy Oluwafikayo/ Olufikunayo; God adds completeness to (my) joy Oluwafiresayo; God adds favor to (my) joy Olufisayo; God adds to (my) joy Olufolake; God takes care of this (one) with wealth Olufolasade; God has uses wealth as a crown Oluwafoyinsolami; God adds honey to my wealth Olufumiso; God gave me (this child) to watch over Olufunke; God gave me to pamper Olufunmbi; God gave me to birth Olufunmilade; God has given me a crown Olufunmilola; God gives me wealth Oluwafunmilorinotun; God has given me a new song Olufunto; God gave me to raise/bring up Olugbayilo; God takes this (one) to use Olugbemileke; God makes me overcome Oluwagbeminiyi; Gods honors me Oluwagbotemi;God hears me Oluwajimisayo;God wakes me into Joy Oluwajomiloju; God has surprised me Olukayode; God has brought joy Oluwakemi; God pampers me Olukolade; God brings wealth Olukorede; God has brought good (to me) Olukunmi; God completes me Olulaanu; God has mercy Oluwaleti; God has ears (to hear my request) Oluwalomose; God knows how best to do it Oluwalonike; God owns (this one) to take care of Oluwalonimi; God owns me Olumayokun; God makes joy complete Olumayowa; God brings joy Olumide; my God has come Olumoyebo; God has brought titles Oluwanifemi; God has love for me Oluwapamilerinayo; God has caused me to laugh in joyfulness Oluranti; God remembers Oluwaremilekun;God has dried my tears Oluropo; God replaces Oluwarotimi; God is with me Olusaanu; God wrought mercy Olusanmi; God benefits me Olusanya; God compensates for my suffering Olusayo; God makes joy Olusegun; God is victorious Oluwasemilore; God has done me a favor Oluwaseteminirere; God has done things for my good Oluwaseun; thanks be to God Oluwaseunbabaralaiyemi; God has done extremely great things for me Oluwaseunayo; God has done something joyous Oluseye; God makes dignity Oluwaseyi; God has done this Olusoga; God is the master Olusoji; God has arisen Olusola; God makes wealth Oluwatemilorun; God contents me Oluwatimilehin; God backs me up Oluwatisetan; God has done completed |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by mandarin: 2:40pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
[quote author=Mintayo]continuation... O Oba; means king/ruler Obafemi; the king loves me Obasola; the king makes wealth Obi; means family Obileye; family has honor Odun; means year Odunayo; year of joy Oduntan; a famed year in stories Ojuolape; the face of wealth is complete/complete wealth Okanlanwon; only male child amongst several female children Okiki; means fame Okikiade; fame of crown Okikiimole; fame of light Okikiola; fame of wealth Ola; means wealth. Olabamidele; wealth accompanies me home Olabamiji/Olabanji; wealth wakes with me Olabanwo; wealth looks after (this) for me Olabimtan; wealth beget me complete Olabisi; wealth has given birth to more Olabode; wealth has arrived Olabosipo; wealth returns to its position Olabukunola; wealth adds fully to wealth Oladahunsi; wealth responds to (me) Oladapo; wealth associates/affiliates Oladayo; wealth becomes joy Oladega; wealth arrives the palace Oladeinde/Olasehinde; wealth has returned Oladeji/Oladimeji; wealth has becomes two/double Oladejo; wealth becomes eight Oladele; wealth has come home Oladepo; wealth arrives its rightful position Oladiji; wealth becomes a refuge Oladipo/ Oladipupo; wealth has become plenty Oladiran; wealth becomes a heritage Oladitan; wealth becomes a story Oladokun; wealth becomes (as wide as) the sea Oladosu;wealth becomes month Oladotun; wealth has become renewed Oladunjoye; wealth is sweeter than titles Oladunni; wealth is sweet to have Oladurotoye; wealth stays with titles Olafimihan; wealth shows me off Olagoke; wealth ascends a hill Olagunjoye; wealth is superior to titles Olagunte; wealth ascends the throne Olaide; wealth turns to come Olaitan; wealth is inexhaustible Olaiya; wealth of a mother Olajide; wealth awakes to come Olajire; wealth awakes to goodness Olajobi/Olajumobi; wealth unites to give birth to Olajumoke; wealth unites to pamper Olakanmi; wealth has touched me/I am entitled to wealth Olakitan; wealth does not finish Olalekan; wealth has increased by one Olalere; wealth has benefits Olamakinde; wealth has brought the warrior Olamide; my wealth has come Olamiji; my wealth has awoken Olanifesi; wealth has love for me Olanipekun; wealth is endless Olaniyan; wealth has its pride Olaniyi; wealth is honorable Olanlesi; wealth is increasing Olanrele; wealth is going home Olanrewaju; wealth is moving forward Olansile; wealth opens a house Olaoluwa; wealth of /from God Olaosebikan; wealth does dwell exclusively in one place Olaoti; wealth does not fade Olaoye; wealth of the titled one Olapademi; wealth meets with me Olapeju; wealth is full of value Olapitan; wealth tells a story Olasimbo; wealth escorts me Olasubomi; wealth has overwhelmed me. Olasunmbo; wealth moves closer to me Olasunkanmi; wealth moves nearer to touch me Olasupo; wealth clusters together Olatelemi; wealth follows me Olatemina; I also deserve wealth Olateju; wealth is abundant Olatidoye; wealth has become a title Olatokunbo; wealth from across the sea Olatoun; wealth is worth strife Olatunbosun; wealth has once more shifted (forward) Olatunji; wealth has been revived Olawale; wealth come home Olawuwo; wealth is heavy Olayemi; wealth befits me Olayikanmi; wealth turned to touch me Olayiwola; wealth twists into wealth Olayinka; wealth surrounds me Olayonu; wealth has burdens Ololade; wealthy person has arrive Olu/oluwa; means God. They are used interchangeably. Oluade; God of the crown Olubajo; God returns from a journey Olubamise; God has done it for me Olubanke; God helps me take care of (this child) Oluwabukola; God adds to wealth Olubukumi; God adds to me Olubukunade; God adds to the crown Oluwabunmi; God adds to me Oluwabusayo; God adds to joy Oluwabusola; God adds to wealth Oludahunsi; God answers (me) Oluwadairo; God establishes this one Oluwadamilare; God exonerates/acquits me Oluwadamilola ; God makes me wealthy Oluwadamisi; God spares me/my life Oluwadarasimi; God has been good to me Oluwadayisi; God created this one Oludemilade; God has crowned me Oluwadetan; God has finally arrived Oludolamu; God is the custodian of wealth Oludotun; God becomes new Olufadeke; God uses the crown to care for this one Olufela; God expands wealth Oluwafemi; God loves me Olufeyikemi; God uses this (one) to care for me Olufeyisayo; God uses this (one) to add to (my) joy Oluwafikayo/ Olufikunayo; God adds completeness to (my) joy Oluwafiresayo; God adds favor to (my) joy Olufisayo; God adds to (my) joy Olufolake; God takes care of this (one) with wealth Olufolasade; God has uses wealth as a crown Oluwafoyinsolami; God adds honey to my wealth Olufumiso; God gave me (this child) to watch over Olufunke; God gave me to pamper Olufunmbi; God gave me to birth Olufunmilade; God has given me a crown Olufunmilola; God gives me wealth Oluwafunmilorinotun; God has given me a new song Olufunto; God gave me to raise/bring up Olugbayilo; God takes this (one) to use Olugbemileke; God makes me overcome Oluwagbeminiyi; Gods honors me Oluwagbotemi;God hears me Oluwajimisayo;God wakes me into Joy Oluwajomiloju; God has surprised me Olukayode; God has brought joy Oluwakemi; God pampers me Olukolade; God brings wealth Olukorede; God has brought good (to me) Olukunmi; God completes me Olulaanu; God has mercy Oluwaleti; God has ears (to hear my request) Oluwalomose; God knows how best to do it Oluwalonike; God owns (this one) to take care of Oluwalonimi; God owns me Olumayokun; God makes joy complete Olumayowa; God brings joy Olumide; my God has come Olumoyebo; God has brought titles Oluwanifemi; God has love for me Oluwapamilerinayo; God has caused me to laugh in joyfulness Oluranti; God remembers Oluwaremilekun;God has dried my tears Oluropo; God replaces Oluwarotimi; God is with me Olusaanu; God wrought mercy Olusanmi; God benefits me Olusanya; God compensates for my suffering Olusayo; God makes joy Olusegun; God is victorious Oluwasemilore; God has done me a favor Oluwaseteminirere; God has done things for my good Oluwaseun; thanks be to God Oluwaseunbabaralaiyemi; God has done extremely great things for me Oluwaseunayo; God has done something joyous Oluseye; God makes dignity Oluwaseyi; God has done this Olusoga; God is the master Olusoji; God has arisen Olusola; God makes wealth Oluwatemilorun; God contents me Oluwatimilehin; God backs me up Oluwatisetan; God has done completed |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Dannylux: 2:41pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by ona2: 3:17pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
Ilaje44:deity of the way. that sounds more acceptable. thanks. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by rrhostomy(m): 5:02pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
I no see my name, Olarotimi meaning Wealth stays with me. #okbye |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Empiree: 5:26pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
simpleseyi: Arabs and Igbos also share the same names e.g. Shukura (Arabic name) and Chukwura (Igbo name) I'd prefer spelling like this sukura (in Yoruba accent with 'sh' sound. i:e a dot below s). In arabic it is pronunced shukran which means "Thank You" So Sukura and shukran in both yoruba and arabic mean the same thing. Did you ever listened to Ayinde Barrister " Sukura lilahi modupe" So the meaning here is MODUPE which means the same thing with arabic term shukran. Arabic alphabet "Shin" with 3 dots on top of "sin". Just like yoruba "shi" i:e s with a dot on the bottom and "s" standalone. You got it? Igbo people have to tell us what Chukwura means. Maybe it is same meaning. Let's see if Igbo can help us |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by tpia5: 8:31pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
macof: KDULAR: And to answer your question concerning the prefix Ogun, have you heard Ogungbende ( war brought me) Ogungbemi (War helped me, the god of thunder helped me and my inheritance helped me ) spelt the same but different tones. Or the Remi which may be pronounced raimy ( meaning I'm desirous of )or the common known meaning Remi ( comforts or eases me ). ogun [prefix] means the deity ogun [suffix] means war. generally speaking, and also generally not interchangeable. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by PAGAN9JA(m): 8:49pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
macof: I see you are Yoruba so I believe you. these xtians try to hide the true meaning of the names. I was suspicious before. now its confirmed. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by tpia5: 8:50pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
^what exactly is your fascination with yoruba anyway? |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by PAGAN9JA(m): 9:02pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
tpia@: mind your own business. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by tpia5: 9:03pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
ironic. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by PAGAN9JA(m): 9:26pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
tpia@: not really. My interest lies in the protection of ATR's. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by Nobody: 3:21am On Nov 11, 2013 |
You ommitted the one-in-a-ten-thousand name, Oloruntomiloba= God is sufficient as my King. I've got names for my 'Atinuke already, but this's a nice thread. ...can someone please, tell me the meaning of the name, 'Ajiun'? . Heard it's usually given to beautiful baby girls. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by DAVE5(m): 9:08am On Nov 11, 2013 |
pls,ejoo,biko can any1 tell me d meaning of Shittu, I'd really appreciate |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by ladionline: 10:50am On Nov 11, 2013 |
ladionline: This is wholesome and wonderful compilation and a great effort. A name should 'talk' to inspire the bearer and possibly link or hint on destiny. Thanks for the beautiful effort. God will project your name in all ramifications too. So shall it be. Amen. You see the above prophecy coming to pass in your life already? |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by ladionline: 10:54am On Nov 11, 2013 |
enigma_otr: You ommitted the one-in-a-ten-thousand name, Oloruntomiloba= God is sufficient as my King. Ajiun is from aji-wun, meaning 'someone who is pleasant as she wakes.' ajiun is someone you desire each time she wake up in the morning or so. You can comparatively observe it yourself in close kin, "eji wun mi". Can you see it? when put to use, the letter w is silenced, we call it silent letter. Don't we? And without 'w' you may not arrive at the name's truest meaning. sometimes words being concealed are in utter simplicity. The ancient Yoruba describe one of their ancestors "Odunnwo" This means, pleasant to behold, so Ajiun is a feedback to this. |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by ladionline: 11:07am On Nov 11, 2013 |
ona2: deity of the way. that sounds more acceptable. thanks. Ona has to do with creativity, trade, and dealbrokerage. From this we have onaja or onoja: a variant of Ona is Ota or Ora or Oloja. ths particularly crept into Ifa as awon omo oloja merindinlogun. From this same ona, the ancient Yoruba derive the word "anago". it still feature in people's name till date, expecially among the Ijebus. Albeit, Ona definitely has to do with way. In my community people says "wori woku ona koiwa" This were olorishas, and that ona has to do with the route of migration. 1 Like |
Re: Lists Of Yoruba Names And Their English Meaning. by macof(m): 11:28am On Nov 11, 2013 |
tpia@:good point when u consider Balogun and Abisogun |
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