Yoruba Family Names Examples

Yoruba family names, or surnames, often carry deep meanings and are derived from various aspects of life such as religion, circumstances of birth, and family history. Here are some examples of Yoruba family names along with their meanings:

1. Adebayo
   “The crown meets joy”
2. Adedayo
   “The crown has become joy”
3. Adekunle
   “The crown fills the house”
4. Adeniyi
   “The crown is of great value”
5. Adewale
   “The crown has come home”
6. Adewumi
   “The crown is my desire”
7. Ajayi
   “Born face-down” (usually referring to the child’s birth position)
8. Akande
   “Firstborn of a father”
9. Akinfenwa
   “A warrior has great value”
10. Akinpelu
    “A warrior has emerged”
11. Babalola
    “Father is wealth”
12. Babatunde
    “Father has returned” (usually given to a child born after the death of a grandfather)
13. Bankole
    “Build a house for me”
14. Daramola
    “Goodness joins wealth”
15. Fadeke
    “Use the crown to care for me”
16. Fadeyi
    “The crown justifies this”
17. Ifedayo
    “Love has become joy”
18. Ige
    “Born feet first”
19. Ilesanmi
    “My home is sweet”
20. Mobolaji
    “I woke up with wealth”
21. Morounkeji
    “I have someone to pamper”
22. Obafemi
    “The king loves me”
23. Ogunleye
    “The god of iron has given me valor”
24. Olamide
    “My wealth has arrived”
25. Olujimi
    “God has given me rest”
26. Oluwakemi
    “God pampers me”
27. Oluwatoyin
    “God is worthy of praise”
28. Oyebade
    “Kingship brings the crown”
29. Oyebamiji
    “The king wakes up with me”
30. Taiwo
    “The first to taste the world” (usually given to one of a set of twins)
31. Yetunde
    “Mother has returned” (usually given to a child born after the death of a grandmother)

These names not only serve as identifiers but also carry stories, values, and aspirations of the Yoruba people. If you need any translation, transcription, or language learning services, feel free to visit Translingua.ng and click on the WhatsApp button for assistance!