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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olufimisade | Olufimisade means "God has given me a crown" in Yoruba. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufimisayo | Olufimisayo means "God gave me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufisayo | Olufisayo: Yoruba name meaning "God has added joy" for males. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olufunmilayo | Olufunmilayo means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunmilola | Olufunmilola: Yoruba name meaning "God has given me wealth." | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunminiyi | Olufunminiyi means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olufunmiso | Olufunmiso means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunmisola | Olufunmisola means "God has given me wealth" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunmisore | Olufunmisore means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunmito | Olufunmito means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunto | Olufunto: Yoruba unisex name meaning "God has given me joy." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Olufuntoyin | Olufuntoyin means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunwa | Olufunwa: Yoruba name meaning "God has given me wealth." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olufunyemi | Olufunyemi means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olufunyinka | Olufunyinka means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunyinwa | Olufunyinwa means "God has given me joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olufunyinwola | Olufunyinwola means "God has given me wealth to enjoy" in Yoruba. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olufunyinwotimi | Olufunyinwotimi: Unique Yoruba name meaning "God has given me." | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olujide | Olujide means "God has been revived" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olujimi | Olujimi means "the lord has given me rest" in Yoruba. | African, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olujimy | Olujimy means "God has granted me" in Yoruba culture and tradition. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Olujumoke | Olujumoke means "God has given me wealth" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olumide | Olumide means "my wealth has come home" in Yoruba origin. | African, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olumuyiwa | Olumuyiwa: Yoruba name meaning "God has brought this one." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Olusha | Olusha means "God has added to my joy" in Yoruba. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Olusholah | Olusholah means "God has given me wealth" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Olutosin | Olutosin means "God is worthy to be served" in Yoruba. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Oluwafemi | Oluwafemi means "God loves me" and is a popular Yoruba name. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Oluwajimi | Oluwajimi means "God has healed me" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Oluwale | Oluwale means "God has come home" in Yoruba, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Boy |