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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayodamope | Ayodamope means "joy has come" in Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Ayodeji | Ayodeji means "joy has come" in Yoruba culture, symbolizing prosperity. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Ayokunmi | Ayokunmi means "joy fills my heart" in Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babafemi | Babafemi means "father loves me" in Yoruba, reflecting cultural significance. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babafunmi | Babafunmi means "father, give me" in Yoruba; it's gender-neutral. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Babajide | Babajide means "father has returned," symbolizing family and heritage. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babalola | Babalola: Yoruba name meaning "father of wealth," popular in Nigeria. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babatunde | Babatunde means "father has returned," originating from Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Nigerian, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babatunmida | Babatunmida means "father has returned with wealth" in Yoruba. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babatunmiloju | Babatunmiloju: Yoruba name meaning "father has given me happiness." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babatunmipe | Babatunmipe: Yoruba name meaning "father has returned to care." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babatunmise | Babatunmise: Yoruba name meaning "father has come to stay." | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babawale | Babawale means "father has come home" in Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Babawande | Babawande: Yoruba name meaning "father has returned," culturally significant and unique. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bami | Bami: Yoruba name meaning "protect me," popular and unisex. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Bayode | Bayode: Yoruba name meaning "joy has come," gaining global recognition. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bayodele | Bayodele means "he brings joy" in Yoruba culture, Nigeria. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bayonle | Bayonle: Yoruba name meaning "joy meets wealth," gaining global popularity. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bayowa | Bayowa: Yoruba name meaning "joy has come," cherished and meaningful. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bola | Bola means "ball" in Yoruba; it's a Nigerian name. | African, Bantu, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Bolade | Bolade: Yoruba name meaning "wealth has come," significant yet unique. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bolanle | Bolanle means "finds wealth at home," popular among Yoruba girls. | African, Yoruba | Girl | |
| Bolanlefunmi | Bolanlefunmi means "find wealth and joy" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Bolarin | Bolarin: Yoruba name meaning "wealth meets joy," culturally significant yet unique. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bolarinu | Bolarinu: Yoruba name meaning "wealth arrives," significant in culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bolarinwa | Bolarinwa means "wealth has come home" in Yoruba culture. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Bolarinye | Bolarinye: Yoruba name meaning "wealth brings joy," gaining popularity. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Bolarinyewa | Bolarinyewa: Yoruba name meaning "wealth meets beauty," culturally significant. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Bolarinyi | Bolarinyi: Yoruba name meaning "wealth brings joy," gaining recognition globally. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Bolarinze | Bolarinze: Yoruba name meaning "wealth meets crown," culturally significant. | Yoruba | Boy |
