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Adeola
Adeola See entry 64 (Adeola) — the person of instinctive dignified bearing, the natural aristocrat whose authority is worn without self-consciousness.
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Adebayo
Yoruba · “A Yoruba name from Nigeria composed of "ade" (crown) and "bayo" (joy has arrived), meaning "the crown has brought joy" or "the royal birth brought happiness". Traditionally given to children of noble families or as a celebration of a joyous arrival.”
Adewale
Yoruba · “A Yoruba name meaning "the crown has returned home" or "royalty has come home", composed of "ade" (crown) and "wale" (has come home, has returned). It suggests the return of prosperity, nobility, or a royal heir to the family lineage.”
Yemi
Yoruba · “A Yoruba name, short form of names such as Olayemi ("honour is worthy of me") or Adeyemi ("the crown befits me / royalty suits me"), meaning essentially "suits me" or "befits me". Used as a full name across gender lines in modern Yoruba practice.”
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Temi
“See entry 77. Mine, belongs to me — the Yoruba name of intimate claiming, the character at the centre of intense relational dramas.”
Segun
“A Yoruba name, short form of names such as Olusegun ("God has conquered" or "God is my champion") or Adeyesegun, meaning "conquest" or "victory". It is a declaration that God has overcome obstacles to bring this child.”
Adebayo
“A Yoruba name from Nigeria composed of "ade" (crown) and "bayo" (joy has arrived), meaning "the crown has brought joy" or "the royal birth brought happiness". Traditionally given to children of noble families or as a celebration of a joyous arrival.”
Temi
“A Yoruba name meaning "mine" or "belongs to me", or a short form of Oluwatemi ("God is mine" or "the Lord belongs to me"). Used as an expression of personal closeness to the divine or, as a surname component, of possession and belonging.”
Toyin
“A Yoruba name, short form of Oluwatoyin ("God is worthy of praise") or Atoyin, meaning "worthy of praise" or "we praise him/her". It is a theophoric name centred on the act of worship and recognition of divine worth.”
Taiwo
“A Yoruba name meaning "the first to taste the world" or "the first to come out and see the world", given to the firstborn of twins. In Yoruba twin-naming tradition, Taiwo is always the elder twin (despite being the first born, they are considered to have gone ahead to "scout" the world).”
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