Female and male names : Yoruba.

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AAHLIYAH

Feminine

Captivating Yoruba name of African origin, meaning 'beauty that brings joy'.

AAJON

Masculine

Unisex African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'to come into being' or 'to appear', often associated with destiny and renewal.

AAKEEM

Masculine

African, Yoruba name meaning 'mountain'.

AAMORI

Feminine

African-origin name of Yoruba descent, translating to 'the one who brings light', signifying hope and prosperity.

AAREONA

Feminine

Exotic, unisex Yoruba name meaning 'riches' or 'wealth', popularized beyond Africa in recent years.

AARIYONNA

Feminine

Unique African American name derived from Yoruba culture, combining 'Aari', meaning peak or excellence, and 'Yonna', signifying connection with water.

AAYANA

Feminine

Rare but meaningful African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "she has arrived" or "the one who brings joy.

AAYARA

Feminine

Exotic African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'She who brings joy'.

ABASI

Masculine

Distinctive African name, derived from Yoruba culture in Nigeria, meaning "one who brings joy.

ABAYOMI

Masculine

West African name of Yoruba origin, meaning either "He brings joy/happiness" or "He arrives with wealth/abundance," conveying positivity and prosperity.

ABENI

Feminine

Captivating African Yoruba name meaning "born twice" or "one who has been born again," often given to twins due to its spiritual significance in Yoruba culture.

ABIMBOLA

Masculine

Abimbola, of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, means 'born into wealth'.

ABIMBOLA

Feminine

Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning "Arrival during a festival.

ABIODUN

Masculine

Yoruba name from Nigeria that combines "Abi" meaning "there was joy" and "Odun" meaning "festival," signifying "There was joy at the festival.

ABIOLA

Feminine

Yoruba female name from Nigeria meaning "There is wealth", popularized by Chief Obafemi Awolowo and associated with courage like Kudirat Abiola, a prominent Nigerian activist.

ABISOLA

Feminine

Distinctively beautiful name of Yoruba origin, signifying "joy brings wealth.

ABRIE

Feminine

African origin name, derived from the Yoruba culture, meaning 'the one who brings happiness'.

ABYADE

Feminine

Unique African name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning 'born in the midst of trouble' and symbolizing strength, resilience, and triumph.

ACEE

Masculine

Unique African name of Yoruba origin meaning "my joy will never end.

ADAE

Feminine

Unique, uncommon name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'crown of the head' and symbolizing strength, wisdom, and royalty.

ADAHLI

Feminine

Captivating unisex name of Yoruba origin, meaning "joy" or "happiness".

ADAIJA

Feminine

Unique, captivating Yoruba name from Nigeria, derived from 'ada', meaning 'to crown or cap', thus signifying 'crowned'.

ADAJAH

Feminine

Rare and captivating African name, believed to derive from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Its meaning, while not explicitly defined, often suggests 'One who brings forth joy' or 'The creator has heard our prayers,' reflecting positivity and divine intervention.

ADALAE

Feminine

Unique unisex name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name "Adalaiye," meaning "the crown adorned with feathers." In Yoruba culture, Adalae symbolizes royalty, beauty, and grace. Traditionally given to girls believed destined for greatness, this name now enjoys international recognition while remaining relatively rare.

ADALAYA

Feminine

African-derived Yoruba name meaning 'first daughter' or 'happiness'.

ADALI

Masculine

African-origin name from Nigeria's Yoruba people, meaning 'Crown of wealth' or 'Wealthy crown', symbolizing prosperity and success.

ADALI

Feminine

Rare male name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba words "Ada" meaning "crown" and "li" meaning "is worthy". It translates to "The crown is worthy" or "The crown is royal", suggesting nobility and regalness. Historically used among West African cultures, particularly the Yoruba people, it carries strong connotations of royalty despite its rarity outside Africa today.

ADAURE

Feminine

Distinctive Yoruba name of African origin, meaning 'Royal or Noble birth'.

ADAVION

Masculine

Unique African male given name of Yoruba origin, derived from "Adavi," meaning "the second born son.

ADAYSHA

Feminine

Unique girls' name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "ruling with kindness".

ADAYSHIA

Feminine

Distinctive Yoruba name of African origin, combining "Ada," meaning first daughter, with "-aysia," signifying beauty and land, resulting in "first daughter of the land.

ADAYSIA

Feminine

African origin name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "the crown brings joy".

ADDAH

Feminine

Captivating African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'crown' or 'king', associated with royalty and power.

ADDISIN

Feminine

Rare African name of Yoruba origin, believed to mean "the crown has returned," symbolizing renewal or comeback.

ADE

Feminine

Nigerian name derived from 'ade', meaning 'crown' in Yoruba.

ADE

Masculine

Yoruba name meaning 'crown' or 'royalty', originally used as a title for royalty.

ADEBAYO

Masculine

Male Yoruba name meaning 'the crown meets again'.

ADEBISI

Feminine

Yoruba name meaning 'Crowned with joy', reflecting royalty and happiness.

ADEBOLA

Feminine

Unisex Yoruba Nigerian name meaning "the crown is a king," symbolizing royalty and good fortune.

ADEBOLA

Masculine

Unisex name of Nigerian Yoruba origin, meaning 'royal wealth'.