Yoruba girl names
Yoruban girl names are incredibly unique and special, rooted in a deep tradition that dates back centuries. They often contain references to meaningful aspects of the Yoruba culture and connect us to the history and heritage of our ancestors. Many parents draw on this rich tradition when deciding what to name their daughters as it is a way of honoring the culture and passing on its values to their children. Names chosen for Yoruban girls can also reflect their individual personalities, offering a glimpse into who they are and what they will become.
Sade
A Finnish and Yoruba name, this short form of Folashade means “rain” or “honor bestows a crown.”
Ayo
Happiness, Wonderful
Taiwo
Have the first taste of the world
Femi
Who wants to be loved
Oluwadamilola
The Lord has made me wealthy
Abeni
Girl prayed for
Ife
One who is widely loved
Dayo
Joy comes, Our joy has arrived
Abebi
Sought
Kehinde
The person who falls behind
Folami
Grant honor to me
Adeola
Equitable, Honest, Just
Omolara
Timely born, Fellowship
Ayomide
My joy has come
Adisa
Who wants to teach us, Ordered
Adebola
Honor is brought to her
Chardae
Sweetly singing, Ray, Rain, Sparkle
Yetunde
Mother comes again
Kubra
Great, Senior
Kayin
Long-awaited child, Celebrated
Abidemi
Born when the father was away
Oluwatobi
God is Great
Abimbola
Destined to be rich
Enitan
Person of story
Kayan
King, A star
Shadae
Perfume, Sparkle, Beam
Eniola
Person of wealth
Sharde
Honor confers a crown, Runaway, Princess, Sweetly singing
Ayodele
Joy has come home
Abiola
Honorable born
Abiona
Born during a journey
Adesina
My coming opens the way
Ayofemi
Joy loves me
Bosede
Pretty ordinary, Child born on Sunday
Folasade
Honor earns a crown
Foluke
Surrendered into the hands of God
Idowu
First child born after twins
Jumoke
The child is loved by everyone
Modupe
I give thanks to God
Olabisi
A lot of joy, Honor have increased
Olaniyi
Shine, Glory is in wealth
Olatokunbo
Wealth, Happiness brought from a foreign land
Olufunmilayo
Happiness, God gives me joy
Oluremi
God comforts me
Olutosin
God is worthy of praise
Oni
Shelter, One born in a sacred place
Shola
Flame, Blaze
Temitope
Thanks to God
Titilayo
Long lasting joy
Dada
A person with dreadlocks
Abayomi
Born to bring me joy, Pleasant meeting
Adae
From Earth, First Human, Humanity
Adebowale
The crown has come home
Adekemi
The crown cares for me
Ademide
My joy is here
Adenike
Crown has cherished
Adera
Please take care of my belonging, Promise to protect(something/someone)
Aderinsola
Crown walked into health
Aderonke
Crown has found something worth nourishing
Adesewa
Royalty brings happiness
Adesire
Crown, Desire
Adesola
Crown has honored us
Adetokunbo
Crown from across the seas
Adeyinka
Crown surrounded me
Alaba
Second child born after twins
Apara
One who doesn't remain in one place, Limitless
Aramide
My people or kin have arrived
Ashaki
A beautiful woman
Ayoka
Brings all joy
Bolanle
One who finds wealth at home
Ekundayo
Worries of soft delight
Fayola
Good luck walks with honor, Happiness brings wealth
Fola
Honorable one
Gbemisola
Carry me into wealth
Ifetayo
Love is the source of joy
Kayon
Long-awaited child, Celebrated
Mojisola
I wake up to wealth
Monifa
I am happy, I have my luck
Nayo
Our joy
Oba
King
Olamide
Our son is our prosperity
Olayinka
Honor, Surrounded by wealth
Olubunmi
God has given her to me
Olufunke
Given by God to be loved
Olufunmilola
God has given me wealth
Oluwafunmilayo
God gives me joy
Oluwakanyinsola
God has dropped honey into wealth
Oluwaseun
Thank you God
Oluwaseyi
God made this
Oluwatoyin
God is worthy of praise
Oluwayemisi
God honors me
Omobolanle
Child finds wealth at home
Opeyemi
I should be grateful
Simisola
Rest in wealth
Soja
Soldier
Vemi
Who wants to be loved
Yejide
Looks like her mother
Yewande
Mother has found me

