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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Diso60090(m): 11:06am On Feb 09, 2018
make una wake up






Wetin do names like dreams east north west red blue yellow best colours atomic bomb attack
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Nobody: 11:06am On Feb 09, 2018
Bleep
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by TheSoothedSoul(f): 11:06am On Feb 09, 2018
Name like.................AdeFONJA

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by ipledge10(m): 11:07am On Feb 09, 2018
My Olapade... go and find the meaning
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Lilimax(f): 11:07am On Feb 09, 2018
OreoPaschal:
What is the meaning of Yemisi, Ramotu and Olaniyi in Yoruba. I am not Yoruba, but I have plans of giving my child a Yoruba name.
Yem-isi
Rama-otu
Ola-niyi
These are beautiful names
undecided shocked

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Kingluqman89(m): 11:07am On Feb 09, 2018
OreoPaschal:
What is the meaning of Yemisi, Ramotu and Olaniyi in Yoruba. I am not Yoruba, but I have plans of giving my child a Yoruba name.
Ramotu is an Islamic name, not Yoruba.

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by LajaLaba: 11:07am On Feb 09, 2018
Buhari worst past worst chai!

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by jaymejate: 11:09am On Feb 09, 2018
wait
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by grandberry: 11:09am On Feb 09, 2018
can anyone tell me the meaning of this name "shiyanbola"
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by harmbhrosz(m): 11:11am On Feb 09, 2018
eleojo24:
Ogunbi - Ogun gave birth to this one
you mean Ogunbiyi

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by donnaD(f): 11:11am On Feb 09, 2018
what about Teniola and diseri I don't know dere meaning but I love both names.
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by OreoPaschal(m): 11:11am On Feb 09, 2018
maxiuc:
choi see this igbo man
Your thoughts are bent, bro! tongue tongue embarassed
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Nobody: 11:11am On Feb 09, 2018
Great work op ,

Morenikeji means, i have one to call mine Or av seen one to be by my side.
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by OreoPaschal(m): 11:12am On Feb 09, 2018
Kingluqman89:

Ramotu is an Islamic name, not Yoruba.
Okay. cool cool but what's the meaning?
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by samuelobazu(m): 11:14am On Feb 09, 2018
This one is strong cryThis one is strong

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by LagosismyHome(f): 11:14am On Feb 09, 2018
modelmike7:


Awwwwww.....
Beautiful ❤ comment.

So good of you this time 44,
I was thinking you are only good in banning people upandan prior now!
More of this good side of you please!!

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Aare2050(m): 11:17am On Feb 09, 2018
leye001:
Why did my parents name me ADELEYE? . A boys' name for that matter cry

ADELEYE
ADE-NI-EYE
ADE-crown
NI-has
EYE-prestige
Actually the name is a very sweet name from the kingship lineage.
a royalty name at that, go now and say thank you daddy and mummy for such a beautiful name

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by ivolt: 11:17am On Feb 09, 2018
leye001:
Why did my parents name me ADELEYE? . A boys' name for that matter cry
Because most Yoruba names are gender-neutra;.

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by adisabarber(m): 11:17am On Feb 09, 2018
emmalezy:

When you give your child a name, you want it to be very special and have a sacred meaning. It often happens that a name has an impact on a child’s fate and life. This is why parents often come to the matter of choosing a name for their baby with all responsibility and research the absolutely unique ones with the most interesting meanings.

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning
Why choose an uncommon name?

There are enough namesakes running around and parents just don’t want their son or daughter to be another one with the same popular name.

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning

Besides that, there are research results that show how people with uncommon names differ from others. They have different ambitions, different characters, and different lives. The point is that a child with a rare beautiful name feels slightly uncomfortable with it through the whole life and it’s a great motivation. For example, a child’s name means something so significant that people start to put great expectations on him or her. It makes a child strive for the success, prove that he or she is worth it. This is how notable personalities are created by a name alone.

On the other hand, by giving their child an uncommon name, parents just want to return to their roots and remember the culture and traditions of their ancestors. It’s a great tendency that young parents look through some Yoruba names dictionary to choose the most authentic and meaningful name for their baby. It’s a guarantee that traditions and beliefs of their people won’t be forgotten with time.

Let’s see, which Yoruba names and meanings are suitable for babies of today.
Yoruba female names with meanings

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning

There are many beautiful female names of the Yoruba origin with a lovely and tender meaning that can fully convey the parents’ love. Choose the one to your liking for your little queen.

Adunni – someone you are happy or love to have
Ayotundun – this is a special Yoruba word that means the sweetness of joy
Bolatito – this is another Yoruba word that means the sanctification that joy brings
Bosede – a daughter who was born on Sunday
Diekololaoluwa – the Lord’s blessing is always great
Diekololaoluwalayemi – there are no boundaries to the Lord’s wealth in my life
Emilohi – the Lord is great
Eriifeoluwa – the embodied evidence of the Lord’s love
Feyisola – a daughter who has the blessing of her parents always on her
Feyikemi – this is one more special Yoruba word, which means that this daughter’s parents were blessed with her birth
Folusho – a girl who’s always under the Lord’s protection and care
Ibidun – a daughter whose birth was sweet
Ibironke – a daughter who will be loved by her family
Idowu – a very special name for a daughter who was born after twins
Ife – love, or a woman who will be loved
Jadesolaoluwa – a daughter who has come into the Lord’s wealth
Kinfeosioluwa – one more Yoruba word that means the increasing love for the Lord
Korede – a daughter whose birth has brought the family blessings
Latorunwa – one of the most beautiful Yoruba names for girls, which means a daughter that has come down from heaven
Lolade – may the Lord be with you
Oluwafunbi – the Lord has given this daughter to me

Yoruba names for men with meanings

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning

There are many lovely male names in the Yoruba tradition and it’s not a problem to find a good list to choose from. It’s much more difficult to choose one because they are all lovely and meaningful.

Abiola – the son who was born into wealth
Adebamgbe – this is a special word that means the royalty that dwells inside the bearer of this name
Bayode – the son who brings joy with his very existence
Babasola – the father’s wealth that has arrived
Durojaiye – stay and enjoy living
Folarin – walk with glory
Gbadebo – the son who has brought the crown
Ifelewa – the most tender male name that means love is beauty
Iyanu-Oluwa – the Lord’s miracle
Jimoh – the son who was born on Friday
Mayowa – the son who has brought joy to the family
Modupeore –i am thankful for blesings
Mofolorunso – the son who’s always under the Lord’s care
Oba – King
Obasolape – this is a special Yoruba word that means: the Lord has completed this child’s wealth
Odunayo – the year of happiness
Olusola – the Lord has blessed me

Uncommon and beautiful Yoruba names for men and women

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning

Apart from completely male or totally female names, there are the ones that can be given to children of both genders. They usually mean something neutral and beautiful. They are not numerous but their meaning is as charming as that of other Yoruba names.

Ayotunde – joy has come back
Jaiyesimi – the one who’s enjoying life
Modupeore – thank you for this gift, my Lord
Morenikeji – the child resembling the parents, “my child looks like me”
Niyilolawa – here is the wealth
Olajuwan – the excitement of the victory
Olusola – the one who has conveyed the Lord’s blessing to the parents
Tejumola – the one who’s always looking forward to better times
Tiwa – ours
Tokunbo – the one who’s come from across the seas

How to choose a child’s name and make no mistakes? In a nutshell, choosing a beautiful and unique name for your baby, try not to overdo with the uniqueness.

source
https://www.reportnaija.ng/2018/02/09/top-uncommon-yoruba-names-boys-girls-see-list/


Names like Durojaiye are not common because they are abiku names and we don't have abikus again
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by blazer2018: 11:18am On Feb 09, 2018
Oluwasindara - God is still performing wonder

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Reeberry: 11:18am On Feb 09, 2018
You call these names uncommon Yoruba names. You must be Fulani.

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by KingGBsky(m): 11:20am On Feb 09, 2018
How I love Yoruba names.
I think they have the most beautiful names.
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by phetto(m): 11:20am On Feb 09, 2018
leye001:
Why did my parents name me ADELEYE? . A boys' name for that matter cry
Nice name for a beautiful lady

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by HomeOfMe(f): 11:21am On Feb 09, 2018
Oluwasemilore:The lord has done me good. Desire-A child that has come into good. Oluwamayomikun:The lord has made my joy full. Oluwarinumi:The lord sees my heart. Obabiolorunosi: This particular one is for boys which means,no KING as God. Toluwalase: (unisex) which means the Lord's verdict,etc.
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by mapet: 11:22am On Feb 09, 2018
leye001:
Why did my parents name me ADELEYE? . A boys' name for that matter cry

Probably they were expecting a boy......and you showed up grin grin grin

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by adisabarber(m): 11:22am On Feb 09, 2018
Mynd44:

But it is a lovely name and you look lovely too.


Ah Moderator!!!!!
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by adisabarber(m): 11:24am On Feb 09, 2018
leye001:
Why did my parents name me ADELEYE? . A boys' name for that matter cry

Your DM go full today. grin

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by no1madman(m): 11:24am On Feb 09, 2018
scholes0:


Ola should mean more on the side of Glory not wealth.
olatoto! Ola toto!

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Niyinficient(m): 11:24am On Feb 09, 2018
leye001:
Why did my parents name me ADELEYE? . A boys' name for that matter cry

Name sake! so rare to see a lady with such name...its a glamourous name...meaning; The crown is glamourous! its my surname tho!


Another beautiful Yoruba female name is Tiwi cheesy cheesy Bioluwatiwi meaning as the Lord has said!

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Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by Raph01: 11:25am On Feb 09, 2018
modelmike7:


Awwwwww.....
Beautiful ❤ comment.

So good of you this time 44,
I was thinking you are only good in banning people upandan prior now!
More of this good side of you please!!
if every mod is good, who will do de banning?? we need him to ban some members here
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by dont8(m): 11:25am On Feb 09, 2018
Beautiful names up there but, most of what you called female names are actually unisex. So both genders can bear it and for Jimoh, most people don't know its a Yoruba name but Arabic. Good work anyways.
Re: Uncommon Yoruba Names For Boys And Girls – See List by mapet: 11:25am On Feb 09, 2018
emmalezy:

When you give your child a name, you want it to be very special and have a sacred meaning. It often happens that a name has an impact on a child’s fate and life. This is why parents often come to the matter of choosing a name for their baby with all responsibility and research the absolutely unique ones with the most interesting meanings.

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning
Why choose an uncommon name?

There are enough namesakes running around and parents just don’t want their son or daughter to be another one with the same popular name.

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning

Besides that, there are research results that show how people with uncommon names differ from others. They have different ambitions, different characters, and different lives. The point is that a child with a rare beautiful name feels slightly uncomfortable with it through the whole life and it’s a great motivation. For example, a child’s name means something so significant that people start to put great expectations on him or her. It makes a child strive for the success, prove that he or she is worth it. This is how notable personalities are created by a name alone.

On the other hand, by giving their child an uncommon name, parents just want to return to their roots and remember the culture and traditions of their ancestors. It’s a great tendency that young parents look through some Yoruba names dictionary to choose the most authentic and meaningful name for their baby. It’s a guarantee that traditions and beliefs of their people won’t be forgotten with time.

Let’s see, which Yoruba names and meanings are suitable for babies of today.
Yoruba female names with meanings

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning

There are many beautiful female names of the Yoruba origin with a lovely and tender meaning that can fully convey the parents’ love. Choose the one to your liking for your little queen.

Adunni – someone you are happy or love to have
Ayotundun – this is a special Yoruba word that means the sweetness of joy
Bolatito – this is another Yoruba word that means the sanctification that joy brings
Bosede – a daughter who was born on Sunday
Diekololaoluwa – the Lord’s blessing is always great
Diekololaoluwalayemi – there are no boundaries to the Lord’s wealth in my life
Emilohi – the Lord is great
Eriifeoluwa – the embodied evidence of the Lord’s love
Feyisola – a daughter who has the blessing of her parents always on her
Feyikemi – this is one more special Yoruba word, which means that this daughter’s parents were blessed with her birth
Folusho – a girl who’s always under the Lord’s protection and care
Ibidun – a daughter whose birth was sweet
Ibironke – a daughter who will be loved by her family
Idowu – a very special name for a daughter who was born after twins
Ife – love, or a woman who will be loved
Jadesolaoluwa – a daughter who has come into the Lord’s wealth
Kinfeosioluwa – one more Yoruba word that means the increasing love for the Lord
Korede – a daughter whose birth has brought the family blessings
Latorunwa – one of the most beautiful Yoruba names for girls, which means a daughter that has come down from heaven
Lolade – may the Lord be with you
Oluwafunbi – the Lord has given this daughter to me

Yoruba names for men with meanings

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning

There are many lovely male names in the Yoruba tradition and it’s not a problem to find a good list to choose from. It’s much more difficult to choose one because they are all lovely and meaningful.

Abiola – the son who was born into wealth
Adebamgbe – this is a special word that means the royalty that dwells inside the bearer of this name
Bayode – the son who brings joy with his very existence
Babasola – the father’s wealth that has arrived
Durojaiye – stay and enjoy living
Folarin – walk with glory
Gbadebo – the son who has brought the crown
Ifelewa – the most tender male name that means love is beauty
Iyanu-Oluwa – the Lord’s miracle
Jimoh – the son who was born on Friday
Mayowa – the son who has brought joy to the family
Modupeore –i am thankful for blesings
Mofolorunso – the son who’s always under the Lord’s care
Oba – King
Obasolape – this is a special Yoruba word that means: the Lord has completed this child’s wealth
Odunayo – the year of happiness
Olusola – the Lord has blessed me

Uncommon and beautiful Yoruba names for men and women

Uncommon Yoruba female and male names with meaning

Apart from completely male or totally female names, there are the ones that can be given to children of both genders. They usually mean something neutral and beautiful. They are not numerous but their meaning is as charming as that of other Yoruba names.

Ayotunde – joy has come back
Jaiyesimi – the one who’s enjoying life
Modupeore – thank you for this gift, my Lord
Morenikeji – the child resembling the parents, “my child looks like me”
Niyilolawa – here is the wealth
Olajuwan – the excitement of the victory
Olusola – the one who has conveyed the Lord’s blessing to the parents
Tejumola – the one who’s always looking forward to better times
Tiwa – ours
Tokunbo – the one who’s come from across the seas

How to choose a child’s name and make no mistakes? In a nutshell, choosing a beautiful and unique name for your baby, try not to overdo with the uniqueness.

source
https://www.reportnaija.ng/2018/02/09/top-uncommon-yoruba-names-boys-girls-see-list/

1. "Indomie" Generation!!!!
2. None of these names will qualify as uncommon. When you refuse to learn or properly speak the language, why would normal Yoruba names not be "uncommon"
3. Good names you're supposed to give your children full here berekete, but no. You will be "naming" them "ogbanje" names "Shaniqua", "Esmeralda", "Kayla", "Shawn" etc grin grin grin grin

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