Yoruba Names

Joy of the Lord

One who is born with the divine

One who is cherished; one who is seen and loved

Help, assistance; often given to a firstborn male after a long wait.

Born on a festival day

pen, scribe, or judge

Firstborn of twins; born on Sunday

The child returned from a journey

firstborn daughter

honor, wealth, or to meet

He who comes with honor

Woke up with wealth

Wake up with wealth/joy

Finds wealth at home

God's gift

God woke this one up

As God wishes, or 'God's will is sufficient'

God's gift to me

wealth, prosperity, or a title of respect

Born on Sunday

adds to joy

Adds to wealth

My birth is sweet; God gave me

My creation is complete

blessed by God; to be good; to create

wealth has arrived

pick the child and raise him/her

Fullness, completeness, sufficiency

first born

thanks, gratitude, or crown

Wait for wealth/honor

One who waits for the joy of life

Wait to bury me

Wait for joy

God's gift

God has heard my cry

Wealth, love, or 'he who loves'

wealth, prosperity, or a type of tree

wealth, riches, abundance

Love is greater

God's time

the family has arrived home

Born on a Monday

squirrel

Sorrow becomes joy

God is great

Gift; a precious and valuable child

walks with honor, walks with dignity