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| Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Nobody: 1:08pm On May 13, 2013 |
[b] Personal and place names is one of the oldest elements of the Yoruba Language and a good knowledge of them will enhance our knowledge of their history and past experiences. The Yoruba names can be nominal or sentential and the names has been classified into three: Given Names (Oruko Amutorunwa), Ascribed Names (Oruko Abiso), and Pet Names (Oriki). Also, some names are formed from Yoruba proverbs. The list of names here, are 'oruko amutorunwa'. Examples: Ojo----------A male child that has his umbilical cord tied around his neck at birth. Ajayi--------A child born with face turned downwards Talabi-------A child born with the head and body covered with Caul like a masquerade Oni---------A baby whose incessant cry at birth suggest that he/she is in distress Ige --------A baby that came out of the womb with feet first Aina------Is the female of Ojo(of the two names, Ijebu tribe uses Aina,it is proverbial that (Ijebu Kii je Ojo),"Ijebus never bear the name Ojo." Dada-----Children with knotted hair or dreads Ilori------Conceived after a previous birth, before resumption of mensturation Oke-----A child wrapped in a thin membrane at birth, (The Amniotic sac) Taiwo----The first to arrive of a twin Kehinde---The last to arrive of a twin Eta Oko---The third child in a Triplet Idowu-----A child born after a set of twins. Alaba------A child born after Idowu Olugbodi----A child born with a the sixth finger Erinle--------A child born with an umbilical cord around his wrist. All the Amutorunwa names are connected to an unusual event at birth, they are instant names. This whispers the significance of the midwifery lore of the Yoruba. Unlike the Abiso names, one waits till the naming ceremony on the eighth day to hear the names the parents woukd like to call their child based on the events at birth, family tradition, and interest http://culturalechoes..com/2010/09/onomastics-naming-in-yoruba-1.html?m=1 [/b] 20 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Karleb(m): 1:19pm On May 13, 2013 |
okay. But firsty, i don't have any given name(s). secondly, u only talk abt given names but u neglect the others. and lastly, i'll like u to delibrate more on pet names so that i can choose the kind of name[s] i'll love to call my secret admirer. |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by badmeat(m): 1:19pm On May 13, 2013 |
Denrele~a female child born with moustache,with an axial rod below his abdomen! 11 Likes |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Nobody: 1:46pm On May 13, 2013 |
^^are u serious?? Other natural names include: Abiodun (one born on a festival day or period), Abosede (one born on a sunday; Babatunde/Babatunji (meaning father has come back) is the son born to a family where a father has recently passed away. This testifies to the belief in reincarnation. Iyabode, Yeside, Yewande, Yetunde, (mother has come back) is the female counterpart. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Nobody: 1:54pm On May 13, 2013 |
Oruko Abiso (Name given at birth) These are names that are not natural with the child at birth but are given on the day of the child's naming ceremony. They are given in accordance with significant events at time of birth or with reference to the family tradition as has been mentioned above. Examples of names given with reference to the family tradition include: Ogundiran (Ogun has become a living tradition in the family); Ayanlowo ( Ayan drumming tradition is honorable); Oyetoso (Chieftaincy is ornament); Olanrewaju (Honor stands before me); Olusegun (God has conquered the enemy). Etc 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by k10: 2:08pm On May 13, 2013 |
nice, more please. |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by egregous: 2:12pm On May 13, 2013 |
What Tolulope name means? |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by victme1(m): 2:15pm On May 13, 2013 |
Ok. Nice one! 1 Like |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by ikole: 2:19pm On May 13, 2013 |
TOLUWANI -- She/He is of GOD 1 Like |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Selwin256(m): 2:20pm On May 13, 2013 |
nice |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by ikole: 2:21pm On May 13, 2013 |
TOLULOPE--- To God be glory and honour 2 Likes |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by IAMBREEZY: 2:21pm On May 13, 2013 |
GOOD |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Lilimax(f): 2:23pm On May 13, 2013 |
bad meat: Denrele~a female child born with moustache,with an axial rod below his abdomen!  Is it for sure??2 Likes |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Nobody: 2:27pm On May 13, 2013 |
Pls What does bukky means |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by egregous: 2:29pm On May 13, 2013 |
ikole: TOLULOPE--- To God be glory and honourThank you very much. It's good to know. |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Lolladey(f): 2:39pm On May 13, 2013 |
what about 'Inioluwa' |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Nobody: 2:39pm On May 13, 2013 |
Miss becky: Pls What does bukky meansits a short form for BUKOLA,and bukola means ADDED TO WEALTH_oluwabukola-GOD ADDED TO MY WEALTH 3 Likes |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by naijaobi(m): 2:48pm On May 13, 2013 |
what does jegede mean. 1 Like |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Ayoswit(f): 2:50pm On May 13, 2013 |
What about the meaning of Ayodele? |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Lolaabokoku(f): 2:51pm On May 13, 2013 |
Lolladey: what about 'Inioluwa' Inioluwa or niniola? Anyway inioluwa means I have God Meanwhile niniola means å child that. Brings wealth.. |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by ABsI1: 2:54pm On May 13, 2013 |
AB$I - the most Honored of God amongst ALL |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Fishout(m): 2:54pm On May 13, 2013 |
what of OMOLOYE? |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Nobody: 3:00pm On May 13, 2013 |
Lolaabokoku:inioluwa means God's property. 5 Likes |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by koolet: 3:01pm On May 13, 2013 |
Pls wat of yewande |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by koolet: 3:02pm On May 13, 2013 |
Pls wat ov kunle |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by koolet: 3:02pm On May 13, 2013 |
Pls wat ov obasanjo, omi`epon, sangobunmi, jegede, fadeyi, Abija, Laludè nd co |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Dsage1: 3:04pm On May 13, 2013 |
@op, what's difference between 'Taiwo and Taye or Tayelolu'? Has it been called Taiwo since the time immemorial or just modern version to replace Taye or Tayelolu? Don't know and that's why I'm asking. 1 Like |
| Re: Traditional Yoruba Names And Their Meanings by Afolayinka(f): 3:16pm On May 13, 2013 |
Inioluwa means God's heritage. Pls wat is d meanin of jegede,adio and ajao 3 Likes |
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