This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Igbo or Urhobo or Yoruba.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Oluwatoniloba f YorubaMeans "God is good to have a king" in Yoruba. This is the full given name of the winner of "Germany's Next Top Model" 2018, Oluwatoniloba Dreher-Adnuga.
Oluyinka m & f YorubaThis is a name use by the Abeokuta's family meaning " I'm surrounded by God".
Omonigho m & f UrhoboOmonigho is a name of Edoid (Benin, Isoko, Urhobo) origin and it means "A Child is greater than money."
Omorinsola f & m YorubaThe name “OMORINSOLA” means child walks to wealth or affluence
Omotunde m YorubaMeans "the child has returned" in Yoruba, typically given to an
Abiku child. Abiku are spirits that are believed to enter a pregnant woman and move in a constant cycle of birth, death, and rebirth... [
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Onwutalobi m IgboMeans "death has eaten the kingdom", a shortened form of the sentence
I ga adi makana onwu talu obi, roughly translating as "you will endure as death has claimed our entire family".
Opara f & m IgboOpara is common as a surname or literal word in Nigeria. The oldest son, who has inherited the rights and responsibilities of his father after his father has died.
Orakwue m IgboMeans "let the folks have their say" in Igbo.
Osita m IgboOsita is a shorter form of Osita di nma which means from today onwards it will be better.
Otaiku m Yoruba (Modern, Rare)This name means a hard stone can not die. In
Ijebu land, which a part of the "Yoruba" race, a fine polished hard stone commonly found in the bed of rivers is called
Ota. ... [
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Otunba m YorubaMeans "right-hand of the king" from Yoruba
ọ̀tún meaning "right-hand, second-in-command" and
ọba meaning "king".
Owolabi m YorubaMeans "we have given birth to a wealthy person," from 'owo' meaning "money," 'a' meaning "we," and 'abi' meaning "beget."
Owro m UrhoboOWRO male child, meaning shining eyes, original urhobo ethnic groups in Nigeria
Oyenike f YorubaMeans "the title has need of pampering" or "honor has care" in Yoruba.
Ozichi f & m Igbo, AfricanThe name originates from Eastern part of Nigeria from the Igbo speaking states. Predominatly from Imo state.... [
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Ozioma m & f IgboMeans, "God's good news" in Igbo.
Ozoemena m IgboMeans " let what has happened before not happen again" in Igbo.
Sade f Yoruba, English (Modern)Short form of
Folasade. It was popularized in the mid-80s due to the Nigerian-born British singer Sade Adu (born Helen Folasade Adu, 1959-) and her eponymous smooth jazz band Sade.
Sijuola f YorubaMeans "wealth opener" or "open the eyes of wealth" in Yoruba.
Somayina f & m IgboThe name of Igbo origin means "I am not alone."
Somto m IgboThe name Somto is a name with Igbo origin. In Igbo, Somto is a shortened form of
Somtochukwu, which translates to "Join me in praising God" or "Rejoice with me in the Lord."
Suara m YorubaDerived from Ash-Shu‘ara (The Poets), the name of the 26th chapter of the Quran.
Sulola f YorubaOf Yoruba origin, but the meaning of the name is yet unknown to me.
Tafa m & f YorubaMeans "belonging to the white oracle" in Yoruba, derived from
ti meaning "belonging to",
àlà meaning "white cloth; banner" and
ifá meaning "divination; oracle". It is possibly used as diminutive of a longer name as well.
Taio m Yoruba, PapuanVariant of
Tayo. A famous bearer is British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz (1985-), born Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere, the son of a Nigerian father and Brazilian mother.
Tayo m & f YorubaMeans "worth joy" in Yoruba. It is often used as a short form of names ending in
tayo, such as
Olatayo.
Tegwolo m IgboAn Igbo name from the YouTube channel House of Ajebo.
Tejumola f YorubaMeans "one who looks forward to better days" or "stare at wealth" in Yoruba, derived from
tẹ meaning "press",
ojú meaning "eyes, face",
mọ́ meaning "onto" and
ọlá meaning "wealth".
Temidire m & f YorubaThis Nigerian name means "Mine has turned to blessings" in Yoruba.
Titi f YorubaMeans "forever" in Yoruba and is typically a short form for names starting with
Titi such as
Titilayo.
Tofunmi m & f Yorubaa strong desire for success and all the amenities of affluence.
Tokunbo m & f YorubaMeans "returned from overseas". It is often given to children born abroad and brought home.
Tola m & f YorubaMeans "prominent for success" in Yoruba, derived from
tó meaning "as prominent as" and
ọlá meaning "wealth, success, nobility". It is also a short form of longer names such as
Omotola,
Oyètọ́lá,
Tọ́lání and
Tọ́láṣe.
Uchechukwu m & f Igbo, AfricanBased on the IGBO belief in a Supreme deity, Chukwu whose decision or will is final in the determination of human fate or destiny. It is a combination of two words of the Igbo (IBO), language, UCHE (WISH,WILL,THOUGHT) and CHUKWU (GOD)... [
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Uduma m IgboThe name means serenity, quietness. It's derived from the deity god of river, Uduma mmiri. A deity believed to be responsible for maintaining stillness of the waters in ohafia community in Igbo race.
Ugo m & f IgboMeans "eagle" in Igbo. It is also a short form of names containing the element
ùgó.
Ugonna m IgboMeaning "eagle of the father" or "father's glory" in Igbo.
Ugwu m IgboFrom Igbo
Ùgwù meaning "respect; reverence; dignity" or
Úgwú meaning "hill, mountain; highland" or also "north". ... [
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Uke m & f IgboShort form of names beginning with or containing
Uke-.
Ulu f IgboGiven for the second-born female.
Uzondu m IgboMeans "way of life; road of life" in Igbo.
Wole m Yoruba“God has come home, God has entered, wealth has come home”.
Wuraola f YorubaMeans "gold of wealth" or "shining treasure of wealth" in Yoruba.
Yemi m & f YorubaMeans "I am honourable" in Yoruba.