Yoruba boy names

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Updated: April 1st, 2024

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.

Boy

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