Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogunkeye | Ogunkeye means "Ogun has honored this one," symbolizing strength and honor. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Ogunsanwo | Ogunsanwo means "one who worships Ogun," reflecting Yoruba cultural values. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Ogunshaye | Ogunshaye: Yoruba name symbolizing bravery, strength, and cultural heritage. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Ogunsheye | Ogunsheye means "Ogun has given this title" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Ogunsola | Ogunsola: Yoruba name meaning "warrior of wealth" or "honor." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Oguntade | Oguntade: Yoruba name meaning "warrior," symbolizing strength and resilience. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Oguntimehin | Oguntimehin: Yoruba name meaning "warrior," associated with bravery and tradition. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Oguntomilade | Oguntomilade means "warrior crowned," symbolizing strength and leadership. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Oguntomisin | Oguntomisin: Yoruba name symbolizing strength, bravery, and cultural significance. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Ojo | Ojo: Yoruba name meaning "day" or "sunshine," unisex and meaningful. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Ojufemi | Ojufemi means "the eyes love me" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Oko | Oko, a Yoruba name, means "wealth" and symbolizes prosperity. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Ola | Ola is a versatile unisex name meaning wealth and happiness. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Olabisi | Olabisi means "joy multiplied," a significant unisex Yoruba name. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Oladapo | Oladapo means "wealth has come home" in Yoruba, Nigeria. | Nigerian, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Oladipo | Oladipo means "wealth has come home" in Yoruba, Nigeria. | Nigerian, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olaiya | Olaiya: Yoruba name meaning "wealth brings joy," reflecting cultural significance. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olamide | Olamide means "my wealth has come" in Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olamina | Olamina: Yoruba name meaning "she who brings happiness and joy." | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olaniyi | Olaniyi: Yoruba name meaning "wealth befits me," popular and meaningful. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olanrewaju | Olanrewaju means "wealth is coming" in Yoruba; Nigerian origin. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olayinka | Olayinka means "wealth surrounds me," originating from Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Olishola | Olishola means "wealthy and honorable," reflecting Yoruba cultural significance. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Olu | Olu means "God" in Yoruba; originates from Nigeria's Yoruba culture. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Olubisi | Olubisi means "God added to my joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufẹmi | Olufẹmi means "God loves me" in Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olufemi | Olufemi means "God loves me," popular among Yoruba-speaking communities. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olufimihan | Olufimihan means "God has given me wealth" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olufimilayo | Olufimilayo means "God gave me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufimilola | Olufimilola: Yoruba name meaning "God has given me wealth." | Yoruba | Girl |
