29 Yoruba Boy Names with Meanings

Every Yoruba boy name below comes with its meaning or origin — and 10 of the 29 names include the native spelling, drawn from Wikipedia. Jump to a letter, or play the duel game: choose between two names at a time until your personal top 10 remains.

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Yoruba boy names starting with A

AbayomiỌAjibola is a male-given Yoruba name commonly used as a surname in Nigeria. It means "My enemies tried to mock me, but God didn't allow them".
AbidemiAbidemi (Abídèmí) is a Nigerian unisex name of Yoruba descent meaning "Born awaiting my return".
AbimbolaAbimbola is both a Yoruba surname and a unisex given name meaning "born with wealth".
AbiolaọAbíọ́lá is a Yoruba name. The meaning of Abíọ́lá is "born in honour, wealth".
AdeọAdé ( or , Yoruba: [ādé] ) is a popular Yoruba given name or nickname, which means "crown" or "royalty" . Often times, the name ‘Ade’ is associated with someone from a royal family or someone from a royal lineage.
AdebayoọAdébáyọ̀ or Adebayor in French, is a given name and surname. It is a traditional Yoruba name which could mean any of the following “he came in a joyful time”, or "the king/crown/royalty meets joy" or "greatness/nobility/primacy/power enjoined with joy".
AdebolaọAdébọ́lá is a Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin, which means "Crown met wealth". It diminutive form form includes "Débọ́lá", "Débọ̀" and "Bọ́lá"(though Bola can be a deminitive form of names like "Ajíbọ́lá" or "Towọ́bọlá".
AdedamolaọAdédàmọ́lá is a Yoruba given name for a male child in the Southwestern region of Nigeria, meaning "Royalty/crown has mixed with wealth". Adédàmọ́lá is diminutively spelt 'Dàmọ́lá'.
AdedapoọAdédàpọ̀ is a name and surname of Yoruba origin, meaning "the crown brings the people together" or "royalty brings the people together" (or the crown or royalty mixes together alike.") Notable people with the name include the following: Naima Adedapo (born…
AdedejiAdédèjì is a Nigerian given name and a surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "The crown has become two." This distinctive and culturally rich name is often linked to royal families, symbolizing a legacy of dignity and strength.
AdedibuAdédibú is a Nigerian surname and a given name of Yoruba origin, typically bestowed upon males. It means "The crown has become an ocean, has become wide and influential".
AdedoyinAdédoyin is a unisex first name and surname of Yoruba origin. As a native name of the Yoruba culture in West Africa, its meaning is "the crown or royalty has become sweet (like honey)".
AdefopeọAdéfọpẹ́ is a Nigerian surname of Yoruba origin, typically given to males. It means “The crown or royalty shows gratitude".
AdefuyeAdefuye is a Nigerian surname of Yoruba origin, commonly bestowed upon males. It means “The crown is light.” This distinctive and culturally rich name is often linked to royal families, symbolizing a legacy of dignity and strength.
AdegbenroAdégbénró is a Nigerian surname of Yoruba origin, typically given to males. It means “The crown uplifts me.” This unique and culturally significant name is often associated with royal families, reflecting a heritage of nobility and honor.
AdegboyegaAdegboyega is a Nigerian given name and surname of Yoruba origin primarily used in southwestern Nigeria.
AdegokeAdégòkè is both a surname and a given name of Yoruba origin meaning "the crown or royalty has ascended to the top, or has gained advancement".
AdejuyigbeAdéjuyìgbé is a Nigerian surname of Yoruba origin, typically bestowed upon males. It means "Royalty has prevented honour from being wasted/destroyed.".
AdekunleAdékúnlé is a name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the crown or royalty fills up the (family) house."
AdemolaọAdémọ́lá is both a given name and a surname of Yoruba origin, meaning "the crown or royalty along with prestige and wealth". Notable people with the name include:
AdewaleAdéwálé (Yoruba pronunciation: [ādéwálé] ) is both a given name and a surname of Yoruba origin, meaning "the crown or royalty has come home". Notable people with the name include:
AkinwunmiAkinwunmi is a popular Nigerian male given name and surname of Yoruba origin. It means "bravery attracts me".

Yoruba boy names starting with F

FayemiFayemi is a Nigerian male given name and surname of Yoruba origin. It means "Ifá suits me" that is Oracle suit me.

Yoruba boy names starting with K

KayodeKayode is both a surname and a masculine given name of Yoruba origin. The name means "Brings lots of happiness with him/her."

Yoruba boy names starting with O

OlalereỌỌlálérè is a Nigerian name of Yoruba origin which means "Wealth is profitable". Its diminutive form is "Lere" and "Ola".
OlufelaOlufela is a masculine Yoruba given name, predominantly found in Nigeria. It combines two words: "Olu" meaning "lord" or "master" and "Fela" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." Therefore, Olufela translates to "Lord of Wealth" or "Master of Prosperity." This…
OlukayodeOlukayode is a Yoruba masculine given name, commonly used in Nigeria. Its meaning is "God brings happiness" in Yoruba.
OluyemiOluyemi is a Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin, which means "The lord is worthy of me or God befits me". Oluyemi is a diminutive form of Yoruba names like "Yemi" which means "befit me".

Yoruba boy names starting with T

TemidayoTemidayo () is a Yoruba masculine given name. It means "My story has become one of joy".

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Frequently asked questions

How many Yoruba boy names are in this list?

This list has 29 Yoruba boy names, from Abayomi to Temidayo, and 10 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

What are some well-known Yoruba boy names?

Well-documented Yoruba boy names include Olufela, Adegoke, Adedapo, Abidemi and Adegboyega. Scroll the list above for the meaning and origin of each one.

How do I choose the best Yoruba boy name?

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