Yoruba boy names
Yoruban boy names are an important part of the legacy of the Yoruba people, an ethnic group from West Africa. Traditionally, Yoruba names are composed of two parts – the Arugba or Oriki and the Surname or Ori-inu. These two parts often contain specific meanings and can signify key qualities of a child's character. Each name is unique and is given thoughtfully to ensure that a child embodies their true identity and purpose in life. Furthermore, many Yoruba boy names are connected to powerful gods in the Yoruba pantheon which gives them additional spiritual significance.
Sade
A Finnish and Yoruba name, this short form of Folashade means “rain” or “honor bestows a crown.”
Ayo
Happiness, Wonderful
Taiwo
Have the first taste of the world
Femi
Who wants to be loved
Oluwadamilola
The Lord has made me wealthy
Ife
One who is widely loved
Dayo
Joy comes, Our joy has arrived
Lekan
My wealth has increased
Kehinde
The person who falls behind
Adian
From the Red Earth, Man, Nobility, Fire
Adeola
Equitable, Honest, Just
Adun
Noble, Earth, Fire, Man
Ayomide
My joy has come
Adebayo
Born in a joyful time
Olufemi
God loves me
Adisa
Who wants to teach us, Ordered
Adebola
Honor is brought to her
Olamilekan
My wealth is increased by one
Oluwafemi
God loves me
Kayin
Long-awaited child, Celebrated
Kayhan
Long-awaited child, Celebrated
Oluwatobi
God is Great
Abimbola
Destined to be rich
Adeleke
The crown gets on top
Enitan
Person of story
Kayan
King, A star
Eniola
Person of wealth
Ayodele
Joy has come home
Abiodun
A child born during Christmas or new year
Abiola
Honorable born
Adesina
My coming opens the way
Akintunde
A boy has come again
Ambe
Immortal, Ever-living
Babatunde
Father has come back
Bandele
Outside of the home births
Foluke
Surrendered into the hands of God
Idowu
First child born after twins
Jumoke
The child is loved by everyone
Kayode
He brought joy
Modupe
I give thanks to God
Obafemi
The King loves me
Olatokunbo
Wealth, Happiness brought from a foreign land
Olatunde
Joy returns
Olujimi
God gave me this
Olukayode
The lord brings me happiness
Olumide
My God comes
Olusegun
God gives victory
Olushola
God has blessed or honored me, Superior
Olutosin
God is worthy of praise
Oluyemi
God has given me satisfaction
Oni
Shelter, One born in a sacred place
Shola
Flame, Blaze
Temitope
Thanks to God
Wole
Has come to home
Dada
A person with dreadlocks
Abayomi
Born to bring me joy, Pleasant meeting
Abioye
Born into royalty
Adae
From Earth, First Human, Humanity
Adamnán
Man, Fire, From the red earth, Nobility
Adebowale
The crown has come home
Adedayo
The crown has became joyful
Adegoke
The crown has ascended
Adekunle
The king / crown has filled the house
Ademide
My joy is here
Adeniyi
Crown has value
Adeolu
Crown of God
Adeoluwa
Crown of God
Aderemi
He has come to soothe my sorrow
Adetayo
Crown has brought us great joy
Adetokunbo
Crown from across the seas
Adetola
Crown is up to wealth
Adewale
Crown has come home
Adeyinka
Crown surrounded me
Afolabi
Born into wealth
Akin
Rush, Brave
Apara
One who doesn't remain in one place, Limitless
Ayinde
We gave praises, From Yoruba
Ayokunle
Joy has filled the home
Ayotunde
Joy has returned
Babajide
Father has returned
Bamidele
Follow me home
Ekundayo
Worries of soft delight
Ige
One who is delivered breech
Kayon
Long-awaited child, Celebrated
Lanre
My wealth is the future
Oba
King
Ogan
Wave
Olabode
Wealth has come home
Olajuwon
Wealth, Honor are Gods gifts
Olamide
Our son is our prosperity
Olanrewaju
Wealth is the future
Olatunji
Honor reawakens
Olayinka
Honor, Surrounded by wealth
Olufunmilola
God has given me wealth
Olujuwun
Honor are God's gifts, Wealth
Oluwakanyinsola
God has dropped honey into wealth
Oluwasegun
God gives victory
Oluwaseun
Thank you God
Oluwaseyi
God made this
Omobolanle
Child finds wealth at home
Opeyemi
I should be grateful
Shango
God of thunder and lightning
Soja
Soldier

