Yoruba names, from southwestern Nigeria, are deeply symbolic and reflect values, circumstances, or blessings. Names like Oluwatoyin (God is worthy of praise) and Ayodele (joy has come home) emphasize the Yoruba people’s connection to spirituality and community. These names often tell a story, preserving traditions and cultural pride.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aabidemi | Aabidemi means "one who worships God" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Abayome | Abayome: Yoruba name meaning "we asked for this child," significant. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Abayomie | Abayomie: Yoruba name meaning "brings joy," gaining global recognition. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Abidoun | Abidoun: Yoruba name meaning "born during a festival," symbolizes celebration. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Abidoyin | Abidoyin: Yoruba name meaning "born into wealth," gaining recognition globally. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Abidun | Abidun: Yoruba name meaning "born during a festive period." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Abimbola | Abimbola: Yoruba unisex name meaning "born into wealth" or prosperity. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Abimbolade | Abimbolade: Yoruba name meaning "born with wealth," signifies prosperity. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Abimbolaji | Abimbolaji: Yoruba unisex name meaning "born into wealth" or prosperity. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Abimbolaoluwa | Abimbolaoluwa means "wealth meets God" in Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Abimbolatemi | Abimbolatemi: Yoruba unisex name meaning "wealth has met mine." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Abiodun | Abiodun: Yoruba name meaning "born during a joyful festival." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Abiodunoluwa | Abiodunoluwa: Yoruba unisex name meaning "born at the right time." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Abiona | Abiona: Unique Yoruba name meaning "born during a journey." Unisex. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Abioyemi | Abioyemi means "born into a joyful situation" in Yoruba. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Abioyeoluwa | Abioyeoluwa: Yoruba unisex name meaning "royalty brings joy or wealth." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adayosola | Adayosola means "crown meets wealth," reflecting aspirations in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adebowale | Adebowale means "the crown has returned" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adedamola | Adedamola means "crown brings wealth"; of Yoruba origin, Nigeria. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adegoke | Adegoke means "the crown ascends," reflecting Yoruba royal heritage. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adekin | Adekin: Yoruba name meaning "crown established," symbolizing strength and royalty. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adekina | Adekina: Yoruba name meaning royalty, gaining popularity for daughters. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adekun | Adekun: Yoruba name meaning "crown has increased," symbolizing royalty. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adekyniyi | Adekyniyi: Yoruba name meaning "the crown suits this one." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adenaya | Adenaya: Yoruba name meaning "crown brings joy," elegant and unique. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adenike | Adenike means "the crown is valuable" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adeniran | Adeniran means "crown brings joy," reflecting Yoruba cultural significance. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adeniyah | Adeniyah: Yoruba name meaning "crown is valuable," symbolizes royalty. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adeniyat | Adeniyat: Yoruba name meaning "crown is valuable," signifies royalty. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adeniyosola | Adeniyosola: Yoruba name meaning "crown worth more than wealth." | Yoruba | Boy |