Yoruba Surnames and Meanings

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Here are more Yoruba surnames, along with their meanings. Yoruba surnames often reflect deep cultural values, family history, circumstances of birth, and religious beliefs.

Yoruba Surnames and Meanings

  1. Adebanjo
    “The crown returns with the chief”
  2. Adediran
    “The crown becomes a part of the family”
  3. Adefolabi
    “The crown brings wealth”
  4. Adejoke
    “The crown pampers with wealth”
  5. Adeola
    “The crown of wealth”
  6. Adeoti
    “The crown is enough to carry”
  7. Adesanya
    “The crown compensates for suffering”
  8. Adesola
    “The crown makes wealth”
  9. Adetokunbo
    “The crown returned from overseas”
  10. Adisa
    “The crown opens the way”
  11. Akinlabi
    “We have a boy”
  12. Akinniyi
    “Valor has value”
  13. Akinyemi
    “Fated to be a warrior”
  14. Babalakin
    “Father is worthy to be revered”
  15. Babarinde
    “Father has returned”
  16. Badejo
    “Came with joy”
  17. Durojaiye
    “Wait to enjoy life”
  18. Falade
    “God of divination has intermingled with royalty”
  19. Folarin
    “Walk with wealth”
  20. Fasina
    “God did this”
  21. Ibidapo
    “Family has emerged”
  22. Ige
    “Born feet first”
  23. Ilesanmi
    “My home is sweet”
  24. Jegede
    “Rise above others”
  25. Jubril
    “God’s emissary”
  26. Kehinde
    “The second of the twins”
  27. Kolapo
    “Brings wealth”
  28. Ladejo
    “The crown brings joy”
  29. Makanjuola
    “Do not rush to wealth”
  30. Obafemi
    “The king loves me”
  31. Obasa
    “The king selected”
  32. Odunlade
    “The festival has brought wealth”
  33. Ogunbiyi
    “Born into Ogun’s family”
  34. Ogunleye
    “The god of iron has valor”
  35. Ojekunle
    “The warrior has added to the house”
  36. Oladele
    “Wealth has come home”
  37. Oladipo
    “Wealth has returned”
  38. Oladokun
    “The wealth is now complete”
  39. Olanrewaju
    “Wealth is advancing”
  40. Olasupo
    “Wealth has emerged”
  41. Olumide
    “My God has arrived”
  42. Olushola
    “God has blessed with wealth”
  43. Olutoye
    “God is worthy to be praised”
  44. Omolara
    “The child is family”
  45. Omowunmi
    “The child is cherished”
  46. Oyediran
    “Life has become joyful”
  47. Oyetunde
    “Titles have returned”
  48. Solagbade
    “Rejoicing with wealth”
  49. Taiwo
    “The first to taste the world” (usually given to one of a set of twins)
  50. Yetunde
    “Mother has returned” (usually given to a child born after the death of a grandmother)

Meaning Behind the Surnames

Yoruba surnames often reflect positive attributes, aspirations, and respect for lineage and deities. They can be descriptive of the family’s status, expectations, or notable ancestors, providing insight into the family’s heritage and values.

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