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Yemi
Yemi As a name that means "befits me" or "suits me", Yemi has a quietly self-assured quality — it is a name that claims its own appropriateness. Characters named Yemi are often written with a natural ease in their own skin, an unselfconscious comfort with who they are that others find both attractive and subtly enviable.
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Yoruba · “A Yoruba name composed of "ade" (crown) and "ola" (honour, wealth, prestige), meaning "the crown brings honour" or "the crown is honoured". It is both a masculine and feminine name in Yoruba tradition, with ola signifying high social and moral standing.”
Segun
Yoruba · “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.”
Kola
Yoruba · “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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“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.”
Adeola
“See entry 64. The crown brings honour — a neutral Yoruba name of regal bearing used for both men and women.”
Temi
“See entry 77. Mine, belongs to me — the Yoruba name of intimate claiming, the character at the centre of intense relational dramas.”
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.”
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