Yoruba baby names
Language family: Niger-Congo
Yoruba names from Nigeria and Benin reflect circumstances of birth, family aspirations, and spiritual connections. Tonal language rich in meaning.
All Yoruba names (89)
“Crown brings honor”
“The crown meets joy”
“Good thing, beautiful thing”
“Second-born twin”
“Joy has come home”
“God has come”
“First-born twin”
“God's power”
“Honor and respect me”
“Bringer of joy”
“We asked for her, and here she is”
“Born on a journey”
“Princess, king's daughter”
“The crown turned to joy”
“The crown has triumphed”
“Crown of wealth”
“The crown consoles me”
“The crown comes home”
“The crown befits me”
“One to be cherished”
“Born into honor”
“He who wins the struggle”
“Our first encounter”
“Valor has come home”
“Valor befits this house”
“Our possessor”
“Prince”
“One we cherish”
“Thanksgiving”
“Beautiful flower”
“Joy”
“I am blessed with joy”
“Joy fills the house”
“Vigorous in battle”
“Father has returned”
“Father returns”
“Born on Sunday”
“Wake up to wealth”
“Add to my wealth”
“God lives”
“God is good”
“God answers”
“God leads”
“Good God”
“Combine wealth”
“Joy arrives”
“Mercy”
“Person of wealth”
“Person of story”
“Virtuous”
“Consolation”
“Honor her”
“Honor bestows a crown”
“Give me joy”
“Carry me”
“Blessing”
“Child born after twins”
“Nothing compares to this thing”
“Gift from God”
“Embrace the father”
“Fill the house”
“Stream”
“God's gift”
“Mother is supreme”
“God is with us”
“The king loves me”
“Heart”
“King”
“Born of twins”
“My wealth arrives”
“Surrounded by honors”
“Chief”
“God loves me”
“God loves me”
“God we thank you”
“God is great”
“Child is my crown”
“Family favorite”
“Praise befits me”
“Goddess of winds”
“Sweet as honey”
“I have rest now”
“Mine is worthy of thanks”
“Eternal joy”
“Wealth”
“To God”
“Belongs to God”
“Enough to be thankful”
“Mother returns”
Frequently asked questions
- An Yoruba-origin name is rooted in the Niger-Congo language family and carries meaning from Yoruba literature, culture, or history. Yoruba names from Nigeria and Benin reflect circumstances of birth, family aspirations, and spiritual connections. Tonal language rich in meaning.