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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molara | Molara: Yoruba name meaning "I have wealth," symbolizing prosperity and leadership. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Monifa | Monifa: Yoruba name meaning "I am lucky," symbolizing good fortune. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Morenike | Morenike means "cherished one," a beloved unisex Yoruba name. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Morinah | Morinah: Unique African name meaning "woman of dignity" or "honor." | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Moyin | Moyin: a joyful Yoruba name gaining popularity, symbolizing happiness. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Moyinoluwa | Moyinoluwa means "I rejoice in the Lord" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Moyosade | Moyosade: Yoruba name meaning gratitude for wealth, unique and melodic. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Moyosola | Moyosola: Yoruba name meaning gratitude for wealth and prosperity. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Moyosore | Moyosore: Yoruba unisex name meaning "joy" gaining global popularity. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Moyosoreoluwa | Moyosoreoluwa means "enjoying God's goodness," a unisex Yoruba name. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Muma | Muma means "mother" in various languages; origin varies culturally. | American, Arabic, Armenian, Biblical, Cherokee, Christian, Cree, Dakota, Hebrew, Indian, Irish, Japanese, Maori, Native American, Persian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Swahili, Tamil, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Muyiwa | Muyiwa means "bringer of joy" and originates from Nigeria. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Nasheedat | Nasheedat: Yoruba name meaning "praise," significant in Muslim culture. | African, Yoruba | Girl | |
| Neema | Neema: Swahili name meaning "blessing" or "grace," unisex and meaningful. | African American, Hausa, Swahili, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Nolanya | Nolanya: Unique African name meaning resilient, strong, and feminine. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Nosine | Nosine: Unique Yoruba name meaning "one who is loved." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Nycah | Nycah: modern unisex name meaning "purpose" from Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Nyomee | Nyomee: Unique African name meaning "blessed" or "fortunate," gaining popularity. | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Girl | |
| Oba | Oba: Unisex African name meaning "king," symbolizing leadership and authority. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Obadel | Obadel: Yoruba name meaning "king has come to crown." Unique. | African, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Obadele | Obadele: Yoruba name meaning "bringer of the crown," signifies greatness. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Obba | Obba: Yoruba name meaning "king," symbolizing strength and nobility. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Odeada | Odeada: Unique African name symbolizing strength, power, and leadership. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Odi | Odi: Unisex Yoruba name meaning "born of sacred grove" or festival. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Odiya | Odiya: Unisex name meaning "bringer of happiness" in Yoruba. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Ofara | Ofara: Unique Yoruba name meaning "one who loves to teach." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Oggun | Oggun: Yoruba name symbolizing strength, protection, craftsmanship, and masculinity. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Ogún | Ogún: Yoruba name symbolizing strength, power, masculinity, and courage. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Ogun | Ogun means "god of iron," symbolizing strength and protection. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Ogunkey | Ogunkey means "god of iron who unlocks doors" in Yoruba. | Yoruba | Boy |
