Men, most of the time, bear the name Aluko. But I'm planning to name my daughter Aluko. What's your suggestion, please?

Give am

I'm sure you meant as a first name, still.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eniola_Aluko?wprov=sfla1

budaatum:
I'm sure you meant as a first name, still.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eniola_Aluko?wprov=sfla1

Aluko is her father's name from your example.

I want it as my daughter's middle name.

Beosten:


Aluko is her father's name from your example.

I want it as my daughter's middle name.

No way

Etsyl:

No way

Lol. Why na?

Beosten:


Aluko is her father's name from your example.

I want it as my daughter's middle name.

It's your daughter. Do what pleases you! I know a person named Blessing Aluko Banke. The beauty of the name so pleases me that that is exactly what I call her.

Men dont carry aluko sef na only surname. Are you are lost africa-amercan family? African-American carry name like Kenya,Chad, Somalia Congo,Ondo,Ijebu

Beosten:
Men, most of the time, bear the name Aluko. But I'm planning to name my daughter Aluko. What's your suggestion, please?

Is it sexy and feminine?

SendAbroad:


Is it sexy and feminine?

It's sexy, but known to be masculine in my Yoruba culture.

Beosten:


It's sexy, but known to be masculine in my Yoruba culture.

So, save your daughter some heartache she can avoid.

This is Nigeria.

You can give your child any name you want without nairaland input or validation.

Beosten:
Men, most of the time, bear the name Aluko. But I'm planning to name my daughter Aluko. What's your suggestion, please?

Why do you want to name your daughter Aluko?

What does it mean?

bukatyne:


Why do you want to name your daughter Aluko?

What does it mean?

It means "beauty". But the name is often given to men.

The bird associated with the name is carbine beeeater.

Beosten:


It means "beauty". But the name is often given to men.

Interesting.

Can you find the feminine version?

Beosten:


It means "beauty". But the name is often given to men.

Why do you need Nairaland permission to name your daughter? we didn't contribute a cent to her wellbeing, go ahead bro

Beosten:


It means "beauty". But the name is often given to men.

Aluko is a bird associated with camwood (osun) in traditional Yoruba. Camwood is used in making red dye and also to lighten the skin tone. It's feathers are part of the masquerade outfit.

nlPoster:


Aluko is a bird associated with camwood (osun) in traditional Yoruba. Camwood is used in making red dye and also to lighten the skin tone.

Yes. To beautify women in those days, osun is usually used. But a bird known as Aluko has the color of osùn

ctleurocollege:



Why do you need Nairaland permission to name your daughter? we didn't contribute a cent to her wellbeing, go ahead bro

Thanks, bro. I know no one can challenge me by giving her the name. The name will earn her respect as people will be surprised that the name is often given to men with great ancestral history. From literal interpretation, Aluko is a bird with the color that symbolizes beauty in Yoruba land.

Beosten:


Yes. To beautify women in those days, osun is usually used. But a bird known as Aluko has the color of osùn

It's the bearded berbet:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearded_barbet

It's colours are black and red with a yellow beak.

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The name is probably associated with men because as you can see, it has a beard.

It's a male name.You can find feminine names that also mean beauty for your daughter.
Why do you want controversy for her in the future?

What's the state bird of Ondo state sef?


http://migrantlandbirds.org/files/documents/general/news/NiBiAtlas2016.pdf

nlPoster:


It's the bearded berbet:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearded_barbet

It's colours are black and red with a yellow beak.

[img]https:///806/39133470470_66bc1aa976_b.jpg[/img]

This is the first time I'm hearing of this bird. The bird has a beautiful plumage but inherently masculine in appearance.

Op, there are several feminine names associated with beauty in Yorubaland but you want to choose a masculine one for your unborn daughter. When the innocent child grows up to become a professional wrestler, you will start wondering which lineage of her parentage has tomboyish women. You try.

That’s a very ugly bird

SendAbroad:


So, save your daughter some heartache she can avoid.

This is Nigeria.

I hope the said daughter doesn't start having issues with this name in future.

With the way people abuse names.

nlPoster:
The name is probably associated with men because as you can see, it has a beard.

You never can tell. Maybe the name might be of benefit to daughter in the future. Aluko as a first or middle name will make it easier for her if she decides to change her gender.

She can become a man and the name will fit perfectly, with her previously feminine attributes and some new facial hairs and beards, she will resemble a true Aluko.

Beosten:


Thanks, bro. I know no one can challenge me by giving her the name. The name will earn her respect as people will be surprised that the name is often given to men with great ancestral history. From literal interpretation, Aluko is a bird with the color that symbolizes beauty in Yoruba land.

I am sure there are other names that mean beauty as well.

Nigerians enjoy spoiling names.

For example, they will shorten Igbekeleoluwa and start calling the person 'Igbe'. There are many examples.

I for one like doing things differently, I have a masculine name I gave myself but it's not officially one of my names.

faithfull18:

I hope the said daughter doesn't start having issues with this name in future.

With the way people abuse names.

She won’t when she becomes a transgender.

I am sure there are other names that mean beauty as well.

Nigerians enjoy spoiling names.

For example, they will shorten Igbekeleoluwa and start calling the person 'Igbe'. There are many examples.

I for one like doing things differently, I have a masculine name I gave myself but it's not officially one of my names.

It means forest, not only crud.

For example, eran igbe is game as in wildlife.

Beosten:


Thanks, bro. I know no one can challenge me by giving her the name. The name will earn her respect as people will be surprised that the name is often given to men with great ancestral history. From literal interpretation, Aluko is a bird with the color that symbolizes beauty in Yoruba land.

I dont know if you're Yoruba but ile lan nwo ka to somoloruko, which is to say traditionally you give your child a name based on your background or family environment.


If you're not in tune with your roots then you could give a child any name, but as someone guessed, are you planning for your daughter to identify as a different gender?