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Segun
Segun A name meaning "conquest" or "God's victory" gives Segun a combative, determined quality. Characters bearing this name are frequently portrayed as fighters in the most expansive sense — people for whom every area of life is a terrain to be won, whose competitive drive is tempered by the theophoric implication that their victories are not purely their own doing.
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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.”
Wole
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“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.”
Kehinde
“A Yoruba name meaning "the one who came second" or "the last to arrive", given to the second-born of twins. In Yoruba belief, Kehinde is considered the elder twin spiritually — they sent Taiwo ahead to test the world, then followed when satisfied.”
Wole
“See entry 72. Provided here as an alternate entry point for the name within the African naming section.”
Kola
“A Yoruba name, short form of names such as Abiodun Akinkola or Olanrewaju, more commonly a contraction of names containing "kola" meaning "wealth is honoured" or related to the kola nut — the sacred nut used in Yoruba ceremonial greetings, hospitality, and blessings.”
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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