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Temi
Temi See entry 77 (Temi) — the character whose identity is defined by the question of to whom she ultimately belongs, fought over by competing loves and loyalties.
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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.”
Funmilayo
Yoruba · “A Yoruba name meaning "give me joy" or "joy has been given to me", composed of "fun" (to give), "mi" (me/I), and "layo" (joy). The name is a direct request or declaration of joy, expressing the elation of parents at the child's birth.”
Toyin
Yoruba · “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.”
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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.”
Ayoola
“A Yoruba name composed of "ayo" (joy, happiness) and "ola" (honour, wealth, prestige), meaning "joy and honour" or "joyful honour". It combines two of the highest goods in Yoruba value — happiness and the respect of one's community.”
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.”
Babatunde
“A Yoruba name meaning "father has returned" or "father comes again", composed of "baba" (father) and "tunde" (has returned, has come again). It is given to a child believed to be the reincarnation of the paternal grandfather or a recently deceased father figure.”
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.”
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