Ayo
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Updated October 9, 2026
Yoruba Baby Names
Yoruba names carry whole sentences of meaning: gratitude, royalty, and hope spoken over a child.
Ade
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Tunde
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Funke
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Damilola
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Ife
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Sade
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Dayo
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Kemi
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Oluwaseun
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Wale
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Ireti
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Frequently asked questions
What do Yoruba names mean?
Yoruba names often carry whole sentences of meaning: gratitude to God, circumstances of birth, royalty and hope spoken over a child. Many are shortened in daily use, for example Damilola becomes Dami.
Are Yoruba names unisex?
Many Yoruba names work for any gender, while others are gendered. Each entry above notes the traditional gender.
How do you pronounce Yoruba names?
Stress usually falls on the middle or final syllable, and tones matter in Yoruba speech. Press play on any name above to hear it pronounced.