Yoruba Baby Names - Male
Although not a complete list, here is a list of Yoruba baby names for boys. A new baby is given a name during a traditional naming ceremony on their eighth day of life. Children are often named after the circumstances in which they were born, as a honor to God, or as a reflection of the wealth they bring to their family.
NAME | MEANING | |
Abidemi | Born During Father's Absence | |
Abiodun | Born In A Festive Period | |
Adebukola | A Crown Has Been Added To Wealth | |
Adegboyega | The Child Is Like A Crown That Brings Honor To A King | |
Ademide | My Joy Is Here | |
Adeolu | The Crown Of The Lord | |
Adesewa | Crown Of Beauty | |
Adisa | One Who Is Clear | |
Ajani | He Who Wins The Struggle | |
Akande | First Born | |
Akinade | Popularity Mixed With Wealth | |
Akinola | The Brave And Wealthy One | |
Akinseye | Honor | |
Akinwale | The Warrior Came Home | |
Akinyele | This House Gains From Valor | |
Amadi | Seemed Destined To Die At Birth | |
Arewa | Beauty | |
Ayanda | Special Creature | |
Ayobami | Wealth Meet Me | |
Ayodeji | Twice The Joy. My Joy Is Doubled. | |
Ayomide | My Joy Has Arrived | |
Ayotunde | Joy Has Returned | |
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Bamidele | Follow Me Home | |
Bayode | He Brings Joy With Him | |
Boluwaji | Rise Up With Lord | |
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Debare | Came At A Time Of Goodness | |
Djimon | Strong Blood Or Powerful Blood | |
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Ebunoluwa | God's Gift Or Gift Of God | |
Eniafe | Beloved | |
Enitan | Person Of Story | |
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Fisayo | God Has Added To My Joy | |
Folami | Respect And Honor Me | |
Folusho | God's Protection | |
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Ibukunoluwa | God's Blessing | |
Ife | Love | |
Ifejesukristi | The Awesome Love Of Jesus Christ | |
Ilerioluwa | Promise Of God | |
Iremide | My Good Has Come | |
Iyanu-Oluwa | Miracle Of The Lord | |
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Jesutoyin | Jesus Is Worthy Of Praise | |
Jimoh | Born On A Friday | |
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Kayin | Celebrated Child | |
Kinaade | Valuable Royality / Nobility | |
Korede | Prosperity | |
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Lanre | My Wealth Is The Future - My Wealth Is Progressing | |
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Mabayoje | Do Not Destroy Joy | |
Mobolaji | Born Of Wealth | |
Modupe | I Am Grateful | |
Mojisore | Woke Up To Goodness | |
Morayo | I See Joy | |
Motunrayo | I Have See Joy Again | |
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Naade | Precious Royalty | |
Numilekunoluwa | Clean My Tears Lord | |
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Odunayo | Year Of Happiness | |
Ogooluwa | God's Glory | |
Oladapo | Wealth Has Been Mixed Together | |
Olaiya | Wealth Of A Mother | |
Olamilekan | My Wealth Is Increased | |
Olaonipekun | Wealth Is Endless | |
Olasubomi | Wealth Surround Me | |
Olawole | Wealth Has Come | |
Olorunyomi | God Has Saved Me | |
Oludara | God Is Good | |
Olufunlola | God Has Given Me Wealth | |
Olugbenga | God Has Raised Me Up | |
Olumiseun | Thanks To God | |
Olusoga | The Boss, The Leader, Head | |
Oluwabukunmi | God Has Added Unto Me | |
Oluwadunmo | It's Good To Know God | |
Oluwafunmilola | God Has Given Me Wealth | |
Oluwakayoda | God's Blessing | |
Oluwalogbo | God Knows All | |
Oluwasemilore | God Favors Me | |
Oluwasoromidayo | God Made My Life Joyful | |
Oluwatobatanyin | God Is Worthy To Be Praised | |
Oluwatomi | God Is Sufficient For Me | |
Oluwawemimo | God Has Washed Me Clean | |
Omobolanle | A Child Who Met Wealth At Home | |
Omololu | A Child Is Precious | |
Omoniyi | Children Are Honorable | |
Omotunde | Another Child Has Arrived | |
Omoyeni | We Are Worthy Of A Child | |
Oreoluwa | Gift From God | |
Oyede | Here Is Leadership | |
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Remilekun | Stop My Grief | |
Ropo | Come To Save | |
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Seye | Honor | |
Sijuwade | Destined For Greatness | |
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Taiwo | First Of Twins | |
Tantoluwa | Who Is Like God | |
Temidayo | Mine Has Turned To Joy | |
Temiloluwa | God Is Mine | |
Teniayo | Foundation Of Joy | |
Tifeoluwa | It Is The Will Of God | |
Tiwaloluwa | The Lord Is Ours | |
Tobibola | Big Boy In Wealth | |
Tolulope | Thanks Be To God | |
Toluwanimi | I Belong To God | |
Toriola | Being Because Of Wealth |
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