70 Best Yoruba Baby Names

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Yoruba baby names are sweet, beautiful, and have deep meanings. If you are searching for Yoruba baby names to reflect the ancestry of your baby or just to give that unique touch of culture, you will find these amazing Yoruba baby names useful.

I have categorized them neatly to guide your choice.

Popular Yoruba Baby Names

This is a list of some of the popular Yoruba baby names.

1. Oluwatumininu

This is one of the popular yoruba baby names that is commonly given to baby girls although you will find few males bearing the name. It is given to a child born after the parents have been through some unfortunate events such as the loss of a child. The name means “God has comforted me”and its short form is ‘Tumininu’.

2. Aanuoluwapo

Parents give this name to their little ones when they feel they have enjoyed so much of God’s mercies. It means “ the mercy of the Lord is abundant”. It has its short form written as “Anu”.

3. Aarinola

Aarinola is a unisex name that means “the center of wealth”. People that bear this name are often called “Aarin”

4. Abimbola

This popular yoruba baby name is often given to baby girls and it means “born to meet wealth”. Its short form is written as “Bimbola” or “Bimbo”.

5. Abisoye

This sweet Yoruba name is common in the royal lineage. It means “born into royalty” and given to princesses. People given this name are usually called “Bisoye”.

6. Morayoninuoluwa

This is a common female name that means “I find joy in God’. Those who are given this name can be called “Morayo”.

7. Adebola

Adebola is a unisex name that means “crown meets with wealth” or “we met with wealth”.People with this name can be called” Ade” or “Bola”.

8. Abiola

Abiola is one of the popular Yoruba baby names that means “born to wealth”. It can be given to either a male or female. This name will help to channel your child’s steps to be very successful and live a wealthy life. 

9. Mayomi

Parents who have experienced delay in child bearing sometimes give their first child this unisex name although it can be given to any of the children born after a long waiting period. It means “Don’t mock me”.

10. Moromoke

This is another sweet Yoruba name for girls and it means “I have seen a child to pamper”. Romoke is the short form for this name.

11. Eniola

Eniola shares the same short form with “Enitan” though it means “a person of wealth”. Some other names that share “Enny” for short form include Eniayo, Eniowo.

12. Adebare

This name is usually given to a baby boy and it means “crown meets goodness” or “ we came into goodness”. “Ade” is a short form of this name. 

13. Adedamola

Adedamola means “crown mixed with wealth”. It is common in the royal lineage and it is a unisex name that can help to guide your little one into greatness.

14. Morenikejimi

Morenikejimi is usually given to the first daughter by their mothers and it means “I have seen a companion”.

15. Kikiola

Kikiola is a sweet unisex name that means “full of wealth”. Its short form is written as “Kiki’ and other names with this same short form are Kikiogo, Kikioreoluwa, Kikiifeoluwa, Kikiope.

16. Adedun

Adedun is a sweet girl’s name, and often reflects beauty and special grace in the life of a child that bears this name. It is another popular name in the royal lineage for queens and princesses. It means “ crown is sweet” and it can be shortened to “Dedun”.

17. Morireoluwa

Every parent desires that their little one is an expression of God’s goodness and to make this a reality, you must consider a name that matches it and “Morireoluwa ‘ is one that does. It is a unisex name and it means “I have seen the goodness of the Lord”. Its short forms are “Ire” and “Morire”.

18. Jesutofunmi

This is a sweet Yoruba baby name that your baby girl will love when she is matured. It means “Jesus is enough for me”.

19. Jadesayo

Jadesayo is a lovely name to consider for your little one because it will work for both male and females. People given this name can be either called “Jade” or “Sayo”. And it means “step out into joy”.

Jadesire and Jadesola are names that share the short form “Jade” with this name.

20. Aduragbemi

Aduragbemi means “my prayers are fruitful”. It is a common girl name that can be written in short form as either “Adura’ or “Gbemi”. Other names that share the short form “Adura” are Aduramigba and Adurapemi.

Destined Yoruba Baby Names

Destined names are the names a child is given because of the circumstances that surround the birth of the child or the peculiarity of the child’s birth. Some of these names include;

1. Abiodun

Children born during the festive season-Christmas or new year are usually given this name. It is unisex and can be written as “Biodun” in short form, and it means “born into celebration”. Other variations are Abisodun, Odun, Abbey. 

2. Enitan

This is a lovely Yoruba baby name that means “a person of story”. This unisex name is given to babies who had a lot of misery behind their birth and such children are believed to be special. The short form sometimes used for this name is “Enny”.

3. Ige

This name is given to children born with legs first. This is a common name among male children while the female kids that are born in this type of condition are given “Adubi”. 

4. Dada

Dada is a unisex name given to children who were born with dreadlocks. This sometimes may not be their first name or documented officially as their name but it is a general name they are called in the Yoruba culture.

5. Ojo

This is another Yoruba baby name that male children born with a cord around their neck are given. It is commonly used as a first name.

6. Aina

Aina is a unique Yourba baby name that is given to female children born with cord hanging around their neck. 

7. Idowu

When a child is born after a set of twins have been initially born, such a child is named “Idowu”. It is a unisex name that is used as first names or surnames.

8. Alaba

Alaba is the child born after “Idowu”. It is also a girl’s name and can work as both first names and surnames. The masculine version of this name is “Idogbe”

9. Olasile

The first child to be born when the parents move to a new house (most especially their house) bears the new ‘Olasile”. It is commonly used as a first name and people with this name are often called “Sile” for short form.

10. Babatunde

The first male child born after the grandfather has died is named “Babatunde” which means “father returns”. Variations of this name are Bababode, Babs, Babajide, Babatunji, Babawande. 

11. Iyabode

Iyabode is given to the first female child born after the grandmother has died and it means “mother returns”. Yetunde, Iyetunde are variations of this name.

12. Abidemi

This unisex name is given when a child is born in the absence of the father. It means “born before my arrival”.

13. Oni

This is a traditional name given to a male child that cries excessively.

14. Omope

This Yoruba baby name is for a child that is born later than the usual nine months.

15. Babarimisa

Where a baby’s father flees after he is born, such a child is often called “Babarimisa”. It is a rare name for boys.

16. Johojo

When a woman dies during delivery, the baby born is named “Johojo”. It is a rare Yoruba baby name.

17. Talabi

Where a female child is born with ruptured membrane (amniotic sac) covering her body, she is named “Talabi” while the masculine version is “Salako’.

Yoruba Praise Names

Praise names are names given to honor or celebrate a child for certain qualities they are assumed to possess. Some of these names include;

1. Akanbi

Akanbi is a name given to a male child and it means “a child born deliberately”.

2.  Alabi

This name means “one born with purity” and it is usually given to male children.

3. Ayinla

This is a boy’s name that refers to a child that is meant to be praised. 

4. Alani

This is a boy’s name that refers to one who is peaceful.

5. Aremu

This name is often given to a prince or a first son. It is a unique name to consider if you are having your first boy.

6. Ariyo

It means “one who gives joy at birth” or “bringer of joy at first sight”.

7. Àshake

It can also be written as “Asake” and it is a girl’s name that means “one chosen to be pampered and cherished”.

8. Asamu 

It means a boy who is very sharp. This is an awesome name that you can give to a child that you want to turn out bright. 

9. Amope

This means one with absolute knowledge. It is a unique girl name that you can give your newborn girl.

10. Anike

Anike refers to a child born to be pampered. It is a popular girl name you should consider for your daughter.

11. Apeke

This name is often followed by other songs of praise. It is a girl’s name that means “a child who is to be loved and pampered by everyone”.  

12. Atanda

This means “one created to shine bright”. You definitely want your child to become a success in life hence making it a good name to consider for boys.

13. Aweda

This means “a warrior” so if you desire that your child grows to have the spirit of a warrior, “Aweda” is a name that will help you to achieve this desire. It is a beautiful boy’s name.

14. Ajagbe

Ajagbe means “I fought to carry this child”. This sweet boy’s name leaves the impression that the parents of such kids were privileged.

15. Ajala

This name means “one who has fought and survived”. It is an awesome boy name that will give your child the sense of a success or warrior.

16. Akanni

It means “an encounter that brings wealth”. Giving your child this name can make his life attract wealth and other good things in life.

17. Abebi

Abebi is often given after a woman has had a difficult birth. This girl-name means “begged to be birthed”.

18. Abegbe

It means “a child we begged to carry”. It is a rare name for baby girls. 

19. Abeke

A child that is assumed to be precious and the parents feel privileged to have are often given this name. It means “we begged for her to caress her”.

20. Akanji

Akanji is a boy’s name that means “one whose touch gives life”.

21. Akanmu

This amazing boy’s name means “one who is personally chosen” and it is a good name option for your baby boy.  

22. Akano

Do you desire a son who will grow up with the consciousness of a warrior? Then Akano is one of the Yoruba baby names to be considered. It means ”a warrior”.

23. Atinuke

Baby girls that are believed to deserve special care and attention are usually given this name. It means “one to be cared for by all”.

24. Ajani

This name is given to a child the parents went through tough times to have. It is a boy name that means “a child we fought to have”.

25. Adigun

Adigun means “righteous one”. A boy name that is given to a child perceived to be pure. 

26. Adio

It is a boy name that has the same meaning as “Adigun”. It means “righteous one”. 

27.  Akande

This boy-name means “one who arrives in full determination”. You should consider this name for your child if you want him to become brave in life.   

28. Aduke

A baby girl that is perceived to be special. You will find girls and women bearing this name in the royal lineage. It means “a child that everyone fights to care for”.

29. Adunni

Adunni is one of my favorites and I recommend you consider it for your baby girl because it talks of a child who is beautiful both inside and out. It means “sweetness” or “joy”. 

30. Alade

Alade is common in the royal lineage and it means “the crowned one”

31. Alao

You can also consider this name if you want your son to grow up with the consciousness of a victor. It means “one destined to divide and conquer enemies”. 

32. Amoo

Every parent wants a child that will be able to do outstanding things and that is why this boy name is mentioned for you to consider if you are expecting a baby boy. It means “power of an eagle”.

33. Ajoke

This name is similar to “Atinuke” and “Adunke”. A girl child perceived to be special is given this sweet name. 

Final Thoughts

The Yoruba baby names listed in this post are beautiful and have great meanings to suit the qualities you desire in your child. Pick the one that resonates best with you and watch your child grow up into an amazing individual.

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