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Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by BTT(m): 7:09pm On May 15, 2013 |
donroxy: U no well ooo; ADEBISI can never mean konga!!! ADEBISI means Royalty has multiplied. Literarily: Ade - Crown Bisii- Give birth to more. 2 Likes |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by BTT(m): 7:14pm On May 15, 2013 |
segend: What is the meaning of oladapo Oladapo : Synergy of wealth :. Ola - Wealth Dapo - Mixed together. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by illicit(m): 8:33pm On May 15, 2013 |
@booqee u r wrong about oni, oni is a child whose mother was still seeing her period despite been pregnant |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by delpee(f): 8:38pm On May 15, 2013 |
Olutomilayo - God is sufficient as a source of joy Ajoke/Aduke - Jointly cared for Bimpe -born perfect Feyisayo - source of joy Modupe -I give thanks Olamide - my wealth has come Boluwaduro -one with God Olutoyin - God is praiseworthy |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by delpee(f): 9:03pm On May 15, 2013 |
Ebunoluwa -Gods gift Folake - pamper with wealth Olukemi - God pampers me Oluwasemilore - God has favored me |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by BTT(m): 12:38am On May 16, 2013 |
NovusHomo: Not so.Taiwo and its variations are shortened forms of "To Aiye Wo" - To taste life. The myth is that Kehinde sent Taiwo/Tayewo/Taye to go first and taste life. If its good, Kehinde will follow. Only a senior will send a junior on errands, hence the saying "Omokeyinde Gba Egbon". I should know as I am a Kehinde/Keyinde. This is one of the debates that characterize Yoruba cosmological studies. Dont loss yourself in it! The Yoruba cosmogony has it that every one is conceived a twin. It is the cry (of joy or otherwise) of the first comer who has been sent as 'world tester' (Ato-aiye-wo) that determines if 'the late-comer' (Akahin-de) will come. So, it can be concluded that it was your cry of sorrow at birth that discouraged your twin from being born alongside you. On who is the eldest, even though mothers may agree that tradition bullies Taiwo into submission, their birth certificates hold a contrary view. Too, in gatherings and elsewhere, people would naturally refer to Taiye first. This may suffice to say that 'Akehinde-gbegbon o, sugbon Taiye-L'olu!' (The Latecomer may be the Usurper of Seniority indeed but Taiye- The World-Taster- is lord). RIP my awesome Kehinde. May the maternal chords that gave us life remain forever young and blessed. I love and miss you deeply. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by BTT(m): 12:38am On May 16, 2013 |
NovusHomo: Not so.Taiwo and its variations are shortened forms of "To Aiye Wo" - To taste life. The myth is that Kehinde sent Taiwo/Tayewo/Taye to go first and taste life. If its good, Kehinde will follow. Only a senior will send a junior on errands, hence the saying "Omokeyinde Gba Egbon". I should know as I am a Kehinde/Keyinde. This is one of the debates that characterize Yoruba cosmological studies. Dont loss yourself in it! The Yoruba cosmogony has it that every one is conceived a twin. It is the cry (of joy or otherwise) of the first comer who has been sent as 'world tester' (Ato-aiye-wo) that determines if 'the late-comer' (Akahin-de) will come. So, it can be concluded that it was your cry of sorrow at birth that discouraged your twin from being born alongside you. On who is the eldest, even though mothers may agree that tradition bullies Taiwo into submission, their birth certificates hold a contrary view. Too, in gatherings and elsewhere, people would naturally refer to Taiye first. This may suffice to say that 'Akehinde-gbegbon o, sugbon Taiye-L'olu!' (The Latecomer may be the Usurper of Seniority indeed but Taiye- The World-Taster- is lord). RIP my awesome Kehinde. May the maternal chords that gave us life remain forever young and blessed. I love and miss you deeply. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Nobody: 1:04pm On May 16, 2013 |
Fussbot: bisi--2 reproduce na..smtin added again..- try??thanks bro, e seun!! BTT:Thank You Very Much!!! Wow,wow,wow!!! |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by xlency(f): 11:40am On Jul 23, 2013 |
Fellow nairalanders,pls i want to know the oriki recitation for akano,as in alkano ogan omo ajade fo bile njo .......can someone pls complete this for me,plsssss.thanx |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by OmoleOTelvin: 1:07pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
What is the meaning of MOREMI? |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Obelomo: 10:46am On Aug 03, 2013 |
What does Adetoun mean? |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by DAVE5(m): 10:04am On Nov 02, 2013 |
pls what is the meaning of Shittu? 1 Like |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by hammedkola(m): 11:34am On Nov 10, 2013 |
Karleb: okay. But firsty, i don't have any given name(s). secondly, u only talk abt given names but u neglect the others. and lastly, i'll like u to delibrate more on pet names so that i can choose the kind of name[s] i'll love to call my secret admirer. Call her Arike....Someone you will always take care whenever you see her |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by hammedkola(m): 11:45am On Nov 10, 2013 |
Obelomo: What does Adetoun mean? Adetoun; the crown is worth strife |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by hammedkola(m): 11:48am On Nov 10, 2013 |
Omole O. Telvin: Menh!...find d meaning hard. But I remember an history of the wife of a warrior in Ife bears the name |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by oduz: 12:01pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
Omole O. Telvin: hammedkola: Moremi- in full Omo-remi Meaning- My Elusive Child, Child Drought Name often given to children after a long 'search/quest' The Heroine Moremi was an Offa indegene who lived in Ife where she saved the town from invaders Hence the name is more popularly used in Ife till date 1 Like |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by DataFusion: 3:52pm On Nov 10, 2013 |
Please what is the meaning of: Alaka Alakija Atanda Apeke Abayomi |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by DAVE5(m): 5:44pm On Nov 11, 2013 |
abeg make 1 pesin try answer me nah... watz d meaning of Shittu 1 Like |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by BTT(m): 9:12am On Nov 23, 2013 |
D.A.V.E: Shittu- Used to be my late grandpa's middle name. It is of Arabic origin and not a Yoruba methinks. 1 Like |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by oduz: 9:19am On Dec 17, 2013 |
DataFusion: Please what is the meaning of: ABAYOMI;, Shortened form of 'Ota iba yo mi, Oluwa ni o je' OR 'A ba yo mi Oluwa ni o je' TRANSLATION - "I would have been slided/tackled if not for God's saving grace" Often used to acknowledge God's support against challenges faced by a parent at the time of birth of the baby being named This meaning is often fully expressed in praise names 'Oriki' ATANDA Meanining; A person of specialy (re)searched atributes at creation. A praise/pet name - ORIKI ALAKIJA Tittle name of Leader of IKIJA community (located in present day Abeokuta via Olumo Rock), often used as name by Decendants of one of such progenitors APEKE Specially called/sought to be cared for. Praise/pet name ORIKI for a valued female Much more later ......... |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by tpia1: 3:28am On Aug 07, 2014 |
just wondering about the prefix/suffix "ifa" in yoruba morphology. did ifa replace "omi" by any chance, or are the two concurrent. Omi is usually a name associated with the more ancient yoruba. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by oderemo(m): 10:01am On Aug 07, 2014 |
BTT:Right. Its Arabic. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by oduz: 7:42am On Aug 26, 2014 |
tpia1: just wondering about the prefix/suffix "ifa" in yoruba morphology. Sorry, I doubt if the two are in any way related, but both are common with the people from Ife & environ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by tpia1: 1:35pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
oduz: abayomi refers to a parent having a child against all odds and much opposition from antagonists. From before conception, not just the time of the baby's birth, but also fierce opposition to the marriage itself, and a much broader context. alakija are returnees, do you mean they were originally from ikija? apeke is someone who was called into existence, or someone who was called specifically and then cherished. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by oduz: 1:55pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
tpia1: abayomi - your meaning is not far from the one I gave, each person applies it as applicable to them alakija - The returnees are probably the most prominent pple with that name but not the only one apeke - your meaning is not far from mine Nice to be engaged by an NL celebrity .............. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by tpia1: 9:16pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
oduz: all nlers are celebrities. as per your other points, you're right- i just went into a little more detail. abayomi, for example, is much more than just the child's birth, it encompasses a much wider frame of reference. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by ochyglows(f): 12:25am On Feb 21, 2015 |
Lolaabokoku:. sorry. but i think inioluwa means God's heritage or God's property not I have God. I have God should be Mololuwa. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by tpiah99: 9:06pm On Feb 24, 2015 |
Niniola should be a child that has wealth, or the possession of wealth. Ola also means family though. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by AreaFada2: 9:53am On Aug 29, 2017 |
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Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by nowpresence(f): 10:51pm On May 06, 2018 |
jegede in urhobo means someone who is running away from day(future or present). More like he who run away from something will always come back to met it. |
Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Orisaladej: 8:47pm On Apr 16, 2021 |
What's the meaning of Aasa |
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