Some Common Yoruba Names & Meanings (by Ajara Jagne)

Names are very important in Yoruba culture. So for today, I have put together a page with some of the most common Yoruba names and their meanings. For any Yoruba learner, this is very important to keep in mind, and some important names to know, and know about, as Yoruba names are typically assigned meaningfully at a child’s birth according to their circumstance.

*The m & f below indicate male (m) or female (f) names*

Names Source: https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/yoruba 

Abidemi (f & m)
Means “born in my absence” in Yoruba. It is typically given to children born when the father is away.

Ayomide (f & m)
Means “my joy has arrived” in Yoruba.

Babatunde (m)
Means “father has come again” in Yoruba.

Eniola (f & m)
Means “person of wealth” in Yoruba.

Opeyemi (f & m)
Means “gratitude is suitable for me” in Yoruba.

Titilayo (f)
Means “eternal happiness” in Yoruba.