The Yoruba is one of the major tribe in Nigeria with a rich culture and they occupy the western part of Nigeria.

Yoruba names and their meaning pdf. The bringer of happiness. Ajayi--------A child born with face turned downwards. EXOTIC YORUBA NAMES THEIR MEANINGS 2 is a monograph specially created to celebrate one of the most magical aspects of Yoruba culture - uncommon Yoruba names.

One born before the war. It is strongly believed that. As for me my mother named me Morenikeji which means I ve found a new partner cos Im her only daughter.

A Yoruba child usually has more than one name because extended family member and other well wishers are also given the honour to give their own names to the child. 13 Yoruba personal names are chosen for their meaning and may give more information about their holders see 17. The enemy would have gloated over me.

This name means mother looked for me. The presented book Yoruba Names. One who is born of royal parents.

Yoruba Names And Their Meanings. Their Structure and Meaning by Modupe Oduyoye. Their Structure And Meaning By Modupe Oduyoye.

Their Structure and Meaning by Modupe Oduyoye. PDF Download Yoruba Names. God wont allow humiliation.