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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ades | Ades: Yoruba name meaning "royalty," popular among parents globally. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adesanya | Adesanya: Yoruba name meaning "the crown is good," symbolizing royalty. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adesayo | Adesayo: Yoruba unisex name meaning "crown brings joy" or happiness. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adesewa | Adesewa means "royalty brings beauty" in Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adesina | Adesina: Yoruba name meaning "royalty opens the path," culturally significant. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adesola | Adesola: Yoruba name meaning "crown of wealth," unisex, gaining popularity. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adetayo | Adetayo means "crown of joy" in Yoruba culture, symbolizing happiness. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adetokunbi | Adetokunbi: Yoruba unisex name meaning "crown meets with wealth." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adetokunbo | Adetokunbo means "crown from over the seas," unisex Yoruba name. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adetola | Adetola: Yoruba unisex name meaning "crown of wealth" or royalty. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adetoun | Adetoun means "crown of joy," symbolizing happiness in families. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adetounoluwa | Adetounoluwa: Yoruba name meaning "crown complete with God," popular globally. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adetounrayo | Adetounrayo: Yoruba name symbolizing royalty, joy, and cultural heritage. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adetoye | Adetoye: Yoruba name meaning "crown brings joy," associated with males. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adetunde | Adetunde: Yoruba unisex name meaning "royalty has returned," culturally significant. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adetunji | Adetunji means "crown has returned," reflecting Yoruba royalty and leadership. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adetutu | Adetutu means "crown of honor" in Yoruba; it's a Nigerian name. | African, Yoruba | Girl | |
| Adewale | Adewale means "the crown has come home" in Yoruba culture. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adewole | Adewole: Yoruba name meaning "king has entered the house." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adewolu | Adewolu: Yoruba name symbolizing royalty and prosperity, rich cultural heritage. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adewumi | Adewumi means "joy from royalty," is a popular unisex name. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Adewuyi | Adewuyi means "royalty has returned" in Yoruba culture, symbolizing heritage. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adigun | Adigun: Yoruba name meaning "warrior," symbolizes strength and bravery. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Adinwumi | Adinwumi: Yoruba name symbolizing royalty, prosperity, and cultural heritage. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Afolabi | Afolabi means "born after wealth," reflecting prosperity and success. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Aje | Aje: Yoruba name meaning wealth, unisex, popular for prosperity. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Ajose | Ajose means "one who is blessed" in Yoruba; Nigerian origin. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Akanke | Akanke: Yoruba name meaning "to know her is to love her." | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Akinbode | Akinbode: Yoruba name meaning "bravery has returned," symbolizes strength. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Akinlolu | Akinlolu means "bravery fills the house" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy |
