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Yoruba Baby Names

22 Yoruba baby names for boys and girls, each with its meaning, pronunciation and variant spellings.

Updated October 19, 2026

Yoruba names, from south-western Nigeria and Benin, often describe the circumstances of a child's birth or carry a prayer. Many begin with Olu- (God, lord), Ade- (crown) or Ayo- (joy).

All names (22)

A

Abimbola born into wealth
Abisola born into wealth
Adunni sweetness has come
Ajoke one cherished by all
Arike one who is cherished
Arinola wealth has come home
Atinuke one who is cared for from birth

B

Bim a short form of names
Bisola born into wealth

D

Damilare God has vindicated me

E

Ebunoluwa gift of God
Eniola person of wealth

F

Femi diminutive of names meaning 'love me'
Folakemi wealth has come to me
Folasade wealth brings honor

I

Ibiyinka surrounded by good birth
Iyiola the honour of wealth

K

Kikelomo a child is a treasure

O

Olamide wealth has come home

T

Titilope eternal gratitude
Tunde returns

Y

Yemi diminutive of Yoruba names with -yemi

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