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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoneye | Shoneye: Yoruba name meaning "royalty suits me," symbolizing strength and pride. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| sijuade | Sijuade means "God has given me" in Yoruba; Nigerian origin. | African, Yoruba | Either | |
| Sikoya | Sikoya: Unique name meaning "surrounded by wealth" from Yoruba origins. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Simbiatu | Simbiatu means "God has heard" in Yoruba; it's of Nigerian origin. | African, Yoruba | Girl | |
| Sola | Sola: Unisex African name meaning "wealth" or "honor," gaining popularity. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Soso | Soso means "little" in Georgian; origin linked to Georgian culture. | African, American, Arabic, Armenian, Biblical, Cherokee, Chinese, Dakota, English, Hebrew, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Talu | Talu is a unique unisex name with African roots and meaning. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Tarcollah | Tarcollah: Unique African name meaning "one who is blessed." Uncommon. | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Temeni | Temeni: Yoruba name meaning "mine," symbolizing ownership and independence. | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Girl | |
| Tiaraoluwa | Tiaraoluwa means "God's crown" in Yoruba, reflecting divine royalty. | Nigerian, Yoruba | Either | |
| Tiga | Tiga is a unisex name meaning "three," with cultural significance. | Hindu, Indonesian, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Titi | Titi is a culturally significant name meaning "flower" in Yoruba. | African, Greek, Nigerian, Roman, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Titilayo | Titilayo means "eternal happiness" in Yoruba, symbolizing joy and positivity. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Tokunbo | Tokunbo: Yoruba name meaning "from overseas," popular among Nigerian diaspora. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Tosin | Tosin means "God is good"; originates from Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | African, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Toyin | Toyin means "to bring joy"; originates from Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Tunde | Tunde: Yoruba name meaning "return," symbolizing hope and resilience. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Tuntun | Tuntun means "to be happy" in Yoruba; it's a unisex name. | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Vasyitso | Vasyitso: Unique African name with spiritual significance, rhythmic pronunciation. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Wande | Wande: Yoruba name meaning "wanted," symbolizing value and desirability. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Wemilat | Wemilat means "worthy of the crown" in Yoruba culture. | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Worsola | Worsola: Yoruba name meaning "one who sees wealth," feminine origin. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Yamaree | Yamaree: Unique name meaning "happy son of the chief." | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Yaya | Yaya means "grandmother" in various cultures; origin varies widely. | African, Amharic, Arabic, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Yemmy | Yemmy: Yoruba name meaning "my joy," gender-neutral, culturally rich. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Yenge | Yenge means "mother of twins" in Yoruba, symbolizing fertility. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Yoruba | Yoruba signifies "people of the divine kingdom" in West Africa. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Zaji | Zaji: Unique, adventurous name from African culture, unisex and meaningful. | African, Swahili, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Zinsa | Zinsa: Unique African name meaning strong, powerful woman; gaining popularity. | African, Cameroonian, Ghanaian, Nigerian, Yoruba | Girl |
