Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage Yoruba
Other Forms FormsAbiọna, Abionah, Abionna, Abeona, Abisona, Abisiona
Meaning & History
Means "born during a journey" or "born into the arts" in Yoruba, from bí "to give birth, be born" and sí "to, on" combined with either ọ̀nà "way, road, journey" or ọ̀nà "art, artistry, craftsmanship". Traditionally given to a child born while travelling, or during a transitional period in their parents’ lives.