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    SC ae Cee oe en eee rere seer rien BTC i ec meres enc agen Creer CeO CRE eee kis i eee Ce et ee Pee rere ots meme aah eee eer et ee ees) cere er eC ete ease een eee ke eens Seer emg eee enter a escent a eran ferent ne eek noe ee Ree er er ester ee Oy st 095 lil PRU Qube) ORISA YORUBA NAMES , Chiet FAMA __ 1,000" (African) Orisa/Yoraba Names 1,000" Arica) Orisa/Yorubi Names Chief FAMA, (FAMA Aina Adewalé-Somadhi TyinifitAwo of Ayétoro, Ogun State, Nigeria yalgieAwo of ‘New Star Choir fof If), Ové, Nizeria, éQrarmila Communications. San Bereardino, California, US.A. 5 enigrama Cupyrigh 1998, 2005 by Chief FAMA (AMA AindAdewalé-Somadhi). Allrightsreserved, Nopattofthisbook may be reproduced or utilizedin _any form orby any means, electronic or mechanical, eluding photocopying and recording, or by any information storage ‘eietrievl system, without permission in writing from the au- ‘hora the publisher For information, nite: {Ne Drnmita Communications Fax (908) 4755850, |Libeary of Congress Catalog Card Number: 98-91283. ‘Adévalé-Somadh, FAMA Ain 1,000" (Atican) Orisa/ Yoruba Names First eprint, August 2005, 5.5 8.5, pp. 224 BN 0-9644247-5-4 Graphic art by Bubakéwo'Fakinié Oyesanya, a graphic aistin Yorihaland, Nigeria, West Africa Published in the United States of America; printedin Nigeria. Dedication To the unseen forces responsible for my continued spiritual strength and growth, in particular: 1. Qwonrin Sogb, my warrior guardion ard 2 Exit dara keeper of my spiritual arsenal. My grandfather, lamana, who withthe other ancestors, keep fighting my wars, ‘Ang tothe sweet memory ofmy mother, Osésinmgl, Road Map ‘oelinnste confison and wat oftimeia inking apart Terma, he index pgeaffesaroad-map tthe page for thename being sought Names arranged in alphabetical ‘rae nln th vaiaons as wellasthe coated fons sftbenames. “Aik wayocheck forana, once the Osahas teen determined, isto got the section designated fo tat Origa. For instance, to check for [fi names one would goto ‘heseaion fr to check for Obl ames one would go the section for Ooital/OrigaN tI shoud be noted tht thenaesinths book ae ised by ll peing Fores- anole, tock for an Itname suchas Féghemior Férnbt wich re variton of gem and rnb, one would [ok ort fil speling which bens with Ta Osis acon- traction of Ors, therefore, when saching forOganames asin Odsabunmi, one should look for Origabunmi. Contracted names such as "Banké, ‘Ghémi, Oyin, "TObi...are cross-ref- erence ormake the search ay. cnepransy Contents Road Map Preface Mo Dapé (Thank You) Naming Ceremony Abiksi (Infant-death-syndrome) yi names vento cider tom to Ayan Grummer). Beauty/Love -names given to children believed tobe beautfullhandsome an expression of the parents feling Egngsin -rames given ocildren bor to Egtingin prestspriestess ga-names giventochildren bom to Est ddevoees tala Festival -rames given to children bor at thetime ofan annual celebration History -names tht givehistoriea information copra 4 15 Content Hope/Gift-names givento children who revive hope or keep hopealive Ifé/awoiOda -names given tochildren bomto ‘Babaldwo and If devotees. Intea-Pamily Marriage -names givento children born to elativesmaried to cach other win (Fairy)Sorcery-names given tochildren born to fin priests/priestesses Journey. -names given toachild born while the father was away on a short trip. Soy/Gratitude -names given to children born during bappy occasions ‘Mattiple Births - twins ibe), wiplets (béta), ‘quadruplets(ibérin), quintuplets ibérin) “Multipurpose - general names... ames gvento children born to Oginpriestsfpretesses Oliwa (God) Ori (Destiny) - names in honor of destiny (Os¢-names given to childrenbomto (Ose priestesses chaps 35 3 31 39 4s 9 65 0 n 1,000 (african) Orsi Names (Award Title) names given to children bor, at he time a parent is honored oF isgivenachiefaincy tie 7 n ‘Obitata (Driga-NId) -names givento children ‘port to Obata (Oriss-Nla) priestspriestesses 76 Ode (ssi) & Aghy (farmer) ~ hhantingarming namessometimes sven ochitiren bom 0 ‘Qs0si priests vicstesses. aI (Omg -namesthat refi: ioe joy of having, children 3 Gna (Road) -namesto honor dn (r08d) 88 Osanyinvwin “Pairy/Sorcery” Poison -ianes given children bora to ‘Osanyin practitioners 89 ‘Osun names vento children bon to sunpristprietesses, se Oya names given to children bornto (Oya priestspriestesses 97 Reincarmation -names giveno children believed wo be reincamated ancestor ..0.-98 Riches/Wealth -names given tochildren ‘bor tomiddle class parents, or children bom ata time when the parents Capa wit ‘came into sudden money ot wealth Royalty - names giventochildren bor into royal Families names givento children bom to Sango priestpriestsses “Tribute to Parents -names given 10 children in onorofs parent. Warrior -namesgiventochilden ‘bom to warrior fumilies ‘Yemgja- names givento children born to ‘Yemgja prests/priestesses of Ibo Names -namesof Ibo tribe of Eastern region of Nigeria, West Africa 119 121 130 Preface {A Yortibé proverb says, “Ilé la nwo ka t6 so ome ‘Moruko” - ve look inward deciding what name to giveto a child. Family circumstances influence what type ofname the family will givetotheirnewbom child ‘Names, to some extent are symbolsof identity tothe ‘Yori, As symbols of identity, Yoruba names are designed asopenings through which outsiders can get glimpse into the bearers family background, profession tribal descent and nationality. For exemple, Abiydmi which means, I would havebeen ridiculed but was nt,” and Oriyoni which means 1 was saved by destiny,’ reveal that lives had either been ‘threatened, or the security of the family was once in jeopany Iican and Oginditan Ufis hereditary, and Oxgin is he- ‘reditary) reveal that If and Ogiin ae the professions prac- ticed by members of these families, Ayniran, drumming is hereditary. reveals that drumming is the family’s profession, Close examination ofa Yorubaname will reveal which sub- group of the Yorlbs names are peculiar to certain gengraphi cal area of Yorlbéland, Examples are Aina and Gj given to girls and boys bor with the umbilical cord around theirneck st bh. Aind and Oj6 are names peculiar Ow, ‘Onde and Bkit areas of Yorabéland. Oj6 is also popalar in iebi area of Yoribéland, but not Ainé, Akin which means (hep Faas 1,000" (Afecun) Oris ork Names “alo (sin Aine warranted) a sri ats peel to warns Od Ona hit geoph! aaa O80 Goer isu prtin io some fanein {gi geopnpia aco onbans Anexanple wrosisnklamsorouned or pots sce Os tomOsutia win oxighons- feof ey apolar ctestinanesetar ie esiwouper tee te: The exumplrae bal Yordbi names ar designed io reveal why ncetin ame ven andere persona and historcainfoms- Tlonahoutthe bese Take for instance, Tis i's predic- ona we The question thn comet id ih tothe precion”™ Teanswernrearto ena, Te, ‘Sonn fetowing vers of 04515 Gos bir Boge: Loiteniooils ‘Theking dances majesty Aybayadékin ai alte ‘The happy person dances happily Inner ino “Telargered-nt builds ails wih hritiness LS¢'iéfinOlikin 7 Divi for Qrankiin Teisearmo Ewilidd Aprince in Ad6 Eki (atown in Yorubstand) Wena ko ai’bo, ko 1 bab deni obs Eo was prescribed forhimto solidify his chance of ting installed as 2king epelémirin pigeons Akiko adiye gyo dkan 1 rooster (cock) cones anna Preface eycetD eyo dkan T guinea hen ewig eyo Okan ‘one she-goat igha dké [ows] ‘Twohundreddollas (orthe value of two hundred doarsin Tocal money) Olarankiin ni ebo ‘Ollrankiin made the ebo_ Lé ba di oléw6 ati olin) Hetecame rich and prosperous Ojeobe He Was insalledasaking Oninivayi lama aghe ade bor Heid bythistime tomorow wil wear th crown (Hew beonthe throne performing the oval duties) iwoyi Gila, pile wot By thistimethe day after tomorrow visite market with besded sat? (Te will sarttouse his sta symbol a fice) Bobi’ oi mézin imi bo slhiteséobe ‘Athee da am ody, wll wart king’ shoes (Hewillb in fll command ofhis subjects) Masimase bi obi Iwilactlike king Masinitilfaselonfa! Ilse prdicon manifest Tile 1tsprediction did manifest, Obici Bogbs, Tlie (hepa 1.000 (African) Oria/Yorabt Names Obata bogbs, i's prediction manifest TIFASE Tire ni gt AybayOdekun italy Ingkimo gins on Lot if in Olirantin ‘Ti searéme Ewido 3ri'bo, koe bad dani oka eye etd okan cewirg igha oké [ows] Olirankin righ TS bai oloweati ol6xd Cha Faser Preface Oe ota nina a mis ghé a hos sot ina. ma aR WO Bob oj merin on mas posal Mada seb obatiise Manitila elena! “ile irk Roghs fs ob Yorllbiinames ae also designed to revel sacred and personal information about the bearer. For example, Okimng isanamegiven toachild who wasconceived of Odi from, Oghe Ose: Agintan Opps “The sheep onthe broad street Bobaji When wakes up A pbé ondé ha nu Iwhaugsaleathered cham ints moat Ad fin aba Ojiwalene Divined forking of Ojwalekt Gasunkinpééundbi'mo When be wasebilless Wenni ki fiokin amilani'bo He waste to make ebo with di tyeads (Clack, ed, and white dreads) Oba Aasrb. AdG kingmade the gto Ighi yo ‘When he wasto havea baby Obiokinein The baby cameas amale Awon Babalawor tor wipé w6n tf okt ama cep rama 1000" african) Orisa Vora Names ibe The Babaléwos desided that because okin msl was animportantingredient in the gbo Ki won so om ni nf Okino The child would be named Okinols (astring of wealth) Bidémi horn while wasaway. is another example ‘ofan that reveals personal information. Biden say that she was born while her fahor was awayon.a short rip, Since the wold itsel7heeps evolving, Yor has had itsown share of cultural evolution It has suffered ftom the incursion of tome contagious foreignreligions. Teincursion, ofthese forcign religions has affected some Yorba names For examples, O10 was oncea prefix to names bom by devo- tees of Babalinvayé, This has changed, to some extent, since ‘he incursion of Christianity, Ol, nowadays, s sometimes prefix for Ova (our preeminence), «Christian Yorba ref ‘erence for GOD. Names ike Olbanumi, Olddare, etc inthis book are in recognition ofthis fact. Ones ranen ah Mo Dupé (Thank You) Writing abook, particulalya compilation that must be factual, is tedious, nerve wrecking project that requires ‘Bo0dresourees, Since the beginning of my writing career people have been my greatest resource. Inthe process of \weting this book, 1,000+ (African) Orisi/Yoritba Names, !called ontnany of my Yoribibroshers and sisters ‘op choose a definition that bes deserites. in English, the srue meaning ofa particular name. also called onthem wien ‘needed other opinions on some ofthehard-o-define names because Yorba istconglomeration af diferent sub-tibes with unique dialects tha give rise to unigue names oo, For instance, my dalet, Qehd (pronounced avin Yorba tan age) diferent rom Dkr (AKSK), Oni an lexis, much asitis different rom Ibid fe, Osogho, Oy’, Bab, Ebi (AbGoktia), dd and rin dialect, justto men- tion few ofthe dialects. These brothers and sisters were vey helpful, and my sincere chats toall of then, Since my knowledge of the ‘diaspora version of ‘Yoribs religion smite, two resources for the names given ‘o godshildren in the diaspora were Babalawo Carlos C. Collazo and Babaliwo Alifid Renavd Simmons), both el- «ers fliving in New York andin Ohio, U S.A. Theyhelped ‘withthe diasporal Yemoja and Osun names, Chef ranccett 1.00 (Arian) OrighYordb Nemes My husband, Chief Ifabpwalé S. Somadhi. was.an- other gor resource. Eventhough havea good commande the English language, nd Lam 2 few semesters say fom geiting a degree in English. there were numerous occasions ‘when had t explain to im what! had just defined, and ake thio giveme te exact English expression, Thisrealy helped me because translating fkom Yoruba, a language with ts ‘unique, interested and sometime dtficultexpressionsandidi- ‘oms, 192 99.9% accuracy (if not 100%) in English is very challenging Asamatter of fact, tis book took four(4) years of consistent work, editing and rediting "Fanumdde, Willa MeCluin, is one ofa few fiends, ‘with English as native language who wasalso aresource. It particular shehelped with eiting the English portion. My children, Kéredé Kaye, Titlayd Témitéps, Avis Oj6 Aimasikd and Tifa chipped in, oo. Their Knowledge of Yoruba language andthe culture was a usefil, ‘beainstorming resource . ‘My destiny Whicl continues to guideme; Qwénrin Sogbé, my warrior guardian, who continues to protect me ‘and the greatest of al, Olbddmare, wine oversees my entire ¢ ‘existence on earth; are the greatest resources, Mo dipé wd ori Ori mi on ireni, ise Odiimare~ (any gratitude to destiny. My destiny is a good one, ag¢f0 God). ‘Thank youall ChietFAMA praca wit Naming Ceremony in Yorlibaland, West Africa act atte ttihfany chi wicca geminaerncetea Thecesithinsitatnes family. The second stage, even | though spiritual, ines “tates ee = os resonates icra cena te aera teers tts: eee cannes mar reserved for unique births: Aind, Dada, ibeji, Oj6, Oliigbédi, Chests 1,090" (Afra) OnghYordhs Names Nating ceremony ‘Wola chil spedemnined. Taaiionalh, shame wring +itual wil be performed frags on the seventh day after inh The daysinctod the da of tah tok her fist breath Oke ete ‘host isthespituaeadngperfomes foracild onthe thin dayaterkerisbith, Tethreedaysinluiethe chy the child was bor. The cogent reason for ikosbdeyeis the desire fr spiritual guidance onthe prof the pares ‘The parents will be advised on how to guide protest and sierthe ld toa happy, healthy sucess an prosperous future. To dotkosbyé must be consulted, consul tioninrepatoikow isthe excuse right of abies. The proces kody wile fra fuurebook Inthe diaspora. bringing dow ft determine the O'sruinga ‘godchild’s head equates to ikostdiyé when considered from thoview pin hatte goed snew o rsh wership hich isanaspect ofthe Yoroelison and hess inresion into thereligonshoald bsp vat ‘uring ress oko an Orsi namemiht te revealed depending onthe Od If that somes forthe child Forexarple, (FOr comes during the reading, thechild mgt be given mame ht ndcates ratte. That name ight be Awesore ‘Once the names forthe child are determine, prepa ration forthe narningeeremony wil eet inmotion. Tra Bet COTTAM and be toro Conall immetia iis of ela arin | Tosa mura svt the great grandparents, iftheyareaive the senda {nin teat unlecand restau and the parts ofthe child | pw atelesand antsarentiedt ge tec names. Euston, thee limite how many names chil shoe ansmerto, however, he above rds sty mains ands never abused. Because fact thatthe names gi toachldarerefeconsevelaions abouthe family, n os sider isallowed fo give the child name, ules the family allowsit The day to give achild name, depending onthe ge i fle. Techrically by western counting this would bethe 6th day afterberbirth.A boy will benamed on the ih day after his birth The counting starts from the very day he was born. Again, by westem counting, this would be the 8th day after ‘int, For example, ifagicl were bom on Qi6 Aié (day of success- Monday), her 7h day naming ceremony willbe per- pane chaptasess 1.000 (African) Orig Vora Names termed onthe folowing O56 Aik (day of longevity-Sun- dy} For aboy, the naming ceremony wil be performed ihe following Qi Ipfgun (day of victory ~Tuesda)) ‘Daring he nso rom theme de chs was born tothe day shee receivedaname the child answers to tem- porary names. These namesare Abiyé and kok. Theeild, fegazless of gender, isinterchangeably called Aig8 or KS dependingon he choice of wboeveristalkingor refering to the child. Abjyé means "Born to lve" which can further be interpreted asa child who has comet lve.” 16ké, on the conherhand means Brandnew" Ontheday ofthe taming oremons,faily memes, invited frendsand well-wishers assembles adesignsted piace within he aly compound wivessthe name giving Tia Meanil, the ismolériko materials are arranged neatly unclean dishes then placed on mat onthe oor table canbe buted if prefered). Te materialsfor soma, though ot limited othe following, re: eku (ried, ia ‘ard (smoked cat fish), addin (com cake), epo pupa (red palm coil), iy (Salt), oyin tabi iréké (honey or sugarcane), ataare (male) Therainmaker Ax saname vento achild bor itotbe family ofrainmakers, |____ Artinmakerisaprist who conjures an Aydntg (mie) The chosen one ones as Multipurpose ‘Ayélbkun (male) The world islikean ocean. ‘Ayélaja (male/female) The world is market place. ‘Ayélolé (male) Lifeis tobe enjoyed. Bamisé (male) Hejpmeaccorplish my wish (onake my wishes come tu). BankGle (male) Helpme build the house, The child ‘as hom soon afer the parents bought anew house, ‘or after the father bad just completed the ‘consruetion ofthe family house. *Bejidé (female) She came with therain, Is full spelingisAbSjidé Banmi (female) My gift. Binmiisa sulfixtonames, Fike Adgbini, abn, Okiwshm, Qytinbinsn, (Opsbinei, Singbbiinmi et. Dada (malelferale) Achill whose airs tangled right from the day heishe was bom, cprana 1,000 (Aftican) OrsirVoraba Names Multipurpose “Dalhimsi male) (Our prayer] was answered by. See fidéhinst Dimil6ld —(rmalelfemale) Bless me with weath aii isa sufi to many names: dill, Otiwédmiloli, Qrishdieil6ld, Opinii te. "Dare (male). wasjucged right ~see Ifeire and/or Ogindire Dawoda (male) Aname giventothe fist male child ‘na polygamoushome. "Dolipd ——(malefemale).Heshe brought [us togeter. The childs the link between: (() two mated distantcousin, (Q) tworich families. dis fal spelling is Omdplép. Didiyemi —(mleifemce). Tam proudofbeing black Tam black and proud, being blackis beautiful Being black befits me. Is variation is 'Yemi "Dips ——(maleferae). Be thankful be grates full spelling is Modipé Eghéréunghe (maie) The society wil raise [him], the society cherishes him. Egbéyemi — (maleifemale) ‘The society befits me. hs varlation is "Ver. Enighé —(malefomale) A child destined for greatness Eniglipp (male) Great peopleare many inthe family). Thebearerisamong list f great people inthe family. ts variations are ‘Lipiand Qlépd Eniolérinds (male) A special reation of God, The child cannot be harmed because hei protected by God. is variations are ‘Lérindd and Olivia EniohGrundpa (male) Hecannot bekilled, The name sy, “nehild willed by God olive will survive ‘ny attempt killhim.” her Fa8t 30 Eradkd__(mnale) Triplets. BYinladé (female) The crown is precious ‘The ehild is a8 precious as the crown and must bbe so treanured Fehin(olA (female) Lean on riches. The name is interchangeably spelled Feyintgl (Fyin-t-9la) Feyintolé (female) Lean on riches. The name is interchangoably spelled Fehintgla (F¢hin-t-9ld). Folaké (female) Entrust her to the care of ‘Olbaamard (God), *Fiinké (female) Give [her] to me to cherish See Ififinke and Osinfinks. Finmiké (female) The full spelling of Funke. °Gbémi (female) Lift me (make me rise). Its fll, spellings include Gbémisolé and Ifagbémisolé, "Ghemt (male) Reward me. Its full spellings include Akingbémi, Ifigbémi etc, *Gbémiga (male)The full spelling of Gbénga. "Gbénga — (male)Elevate me, upliN me. Ghénga {52 suffix to many names. ‘Examples ere Hagbenga, Otiwagbenga and ‘Sangéghémiga. “Gbolinin (wale)EXhibit and/or announce riches ‘and wealth, Gbdlahan ts a suffix to many names. Example is ighbléhan inen (maleiferaley Twins. Ingta —_(maleifemaleyTriplets. See also page 40, Thighitiwé (female) Where wealth came fom. The ‘ame indicates that the child is a special child, Witkin (Fernale) This is an abbreviation of Ibukiinglé. See Ibickimglé: Iakiimolé(female) GIA. A wealthy gift Jo. ‘abbreviation 1s Ibikin Ladgbé ——_(maleifemale)A child born after Albbs — find child ofa multiple birth. See page 40 also. cmap roe 3 1,000" (African) OrisaVorai Names Motepurene iit nesefral) A child bom afer twins, “Kemi (female) Take care ofme, Kémiisasuttix Age male fernale)A.child bom with his/her to some names: ‘Fadékémi, Iféikémi, Osiinkémi. fectcoming ut fst breech, “King (female) Avariation of KAélomo. See Kiksloma Kik¢lomo (female) This childisto be pampered and cherished. igborAaaot Breech) Ikoks ———_(mlofale) Brand New. feos temporary name forachild whohs nt been given ‘name particle om hetime he she was bom towhenbelshereceivesa name, Anothername in ___thiseategayis Abie inet imalofemsle) Aname giventoactild who was conecived without the mother ‘experiencing her regular menstrual cycle since the birth ofaprevius hid Isiotin (ale) (My) fares evetesing I wllskine forever oepram 52 *Koredé (male/female) [The child] brought ire into the family Ach isnamed Kéredihisher eazy into the family is believed to have broughtire (geod uel). Isao suf: 0 other names tke Hikiredé Koladé ‘(rmale)_... brought wealth [into the family}. ‘olaéisthe nae given toa child whose bith ‘preceded a significant financial improvementin the far. fs variation canbe Kl K6lijo (ae) Assembler of wealth K6liwolé (male) He brought weathinto the Fail. Its variations are ‘Kéld and ‘Wolé. “Liptedé (male) A variation for Onipedé. See Onipede Miiriyi (femal) Ineverexpected this. which translitesto suprise The name is gvenoacild whose parents were surprised by her birthbecause one, orbothof them, had lst hope ofhavinga cil. Modips (female) Iam tin Mombe (male) Lamalive. Lamaliveinspiteof ‘tempts oll me. lam doing wellinspite of effots topatorkeepme down." Thenameis rom Of EjlOgbe Moniréti (female) Thisisthe full spelling of Niréti, Morénikg (female) Ihave somenneto pamper, have someone cherish and o ear fo. Is varatonss ‘Reniké Chapa 33 1,000"(Afreas) Orga Yordbi Names Muitiparpose Moriylkg female) Thave this [hill] to cherish. ts variation is ‘Riyike Moréhunks — omale) Ihave something (the child) 0 pamper and to cherish. fis variation is 'Rounké Mordunké (female) SeeMorchunké. Mosené (female) Igivethanks. fam gratfil to Olddiimaré God" The name is from Od If ti iret. ts variation i ‘Sond. Nireti female) Ibavehope [fora bright future}. ois ‘male Actild born with his umbilical cord wound around the neck. n bara of Yor land, te child willbe named Aind. gba donot sane the male child. Ojidrimi female) See Ojtkimt. Ojitini female) Lam notputto shame. Ojitimi indicates that something that could have been de kgading tothe family happened prio tothe chil’s it, one (ae) Hill. Ok8is also a prefix to other nanes. Example is Oleola Ok@old (orale) Ok¢ (God of hills and mourtains) isgreat. Aname unique to Oke (Hill) devotees. Ohiki (ale) Fame. OxikTisapreixto Okikiols See Okikilé Odikigls (ale) child whose bith was heralded by gossip, There are two interpcationsto thename: (1) Afarnous/prosperous family may name thee child Olakoléto signify thatthe chi crowns their fame * and weal. (2) The namecanbe given toa child whose mother was slandere daring pregeaney. Forinstance, a rmather oe iter who was the subjestof intense hepa 36 Tosi porto he chiksbirhmight decide w tame techitd ako. Thsindcates thatthe chi isthe parents joy afer the slander they fred Okimold (mae) Strength of wealth, cord ofeomfor The names from Od 8 Opht O36 Obipd femal) Ovnerofthesieping room. ‘Thisisanare giventoactild bom inthe bedroom” as opposed being bore elsewhere inthe bouse The fl spelling of Ol66p0 is Otérip. Otrips female) Ownerof heskeepingroom This isa name giventoacld borinthe bedroom ss opposedto being bom e'sewhere inthehous. ds veriarionis“Ol6ip3," Olighodi (ale) A childbom with morethan five fingers on one hand ormore than ie tes na oot Oniptdé (male) Theconsolerhascoms. is variation is 'Lipede Opiyemi mac) Beingthe bos suite, being the ‘oss makesme fel good. Hs variation "Yom {kanjobi (mal) The special one. Its variation is ‘obi. Okéntawén (mae) The one between ther, the only neamong hom, Unnllytisrameisgiventoe male childamorg many gs, or isthe fist nnale child bomatermany gis 1s variations ‘Léw6r. Oita) One inteligen, good nd wise child isbetterthanmany. Aproverbil name that means “rather have one gest than rmany’bad ones andouteass” cea 55 1,000"(Afecan) Orig Vora Names Oks —(malefemate) A child bom cocooned inthe ‘water bag (llutation on next page). Ouein the water bag Ota (mleffemale) Tomorrow. Aname given toababy ‘who cries more than normal. Such chillis considered to be affiliated with Obl. ‘ObyE (mae) A name given toa child bom during hammaton, Ombdolsph maleifemale)Thischild brought [us] together. The childs the ink between two maid cousins. ts variations are ‘Dolépd and ‘Lipo, ‘OmékEhindé (malefemele) ‘The lastoneto come-a ‘ae given tothe sevond child of esetof twins. chapeau 56 Mutiparpse Ins vartation is ‘Khndé Omotayéwd (male/female) The first childto see the ‘world (outside ofthe wom] the fist child ofa setof wins. fis wrltions are ‘Ti, Taw. Té and “Tevewd viata (malelfermale) Anamegiventoachild bomafter le Seéybo (female) Worhy of pase, risalsoa variation of ‘Ifaseéyin. Tat (efanale) se Tiyéws. Tabi —_(molefrae).Achildhor with hisher umbilical cord woundaround the should Tayo (malefmal) The fist baby of stot twins. Tayéwo és also a variation of Omitayews. Temisan (mile) Mine ia good [inthe eyes of God] — sHfiasen ofsel-worh, Ting (female) She asto be cored fright fom the wom Tobi (imal). big. niguy. TébiisasulTixto snany names; iti Opinii, Oliwatii, ‘Sangotobi. "Weming (female) Cleanse me well givemea good ‘cleansing, Ilsa sufi 1 some Orisinames ‘Examples are ifevemig and Qsinwgming nap ase $7 Ogtn (encompassing blacksmithing, untae, Seng CENA Agbtde (male) Blacksmith. Agbbdcisone of the ‘popular names given to chikiren bom to blacksmith parents Ajdbinti (male) Hewasbominto the family of blacksmiths. [ts variation is ibdwt Arégunguyl (male) He who revels in was is varlation is Rogunsigi Expbaibon (male) Ownerofthe gun that hasbeen spiritually blessed by Oginbikin (male) Ogin begets warior. Oginkimws (cefemal). Ogin willtake cae of him! her. Ogi wllprecthitwher. ls ariaronis “Bin Oginbinké — female) Ogintookeare of her. fs vurlation Banks Oslinbiyddé (male) Oximeame withjoy. lsveriations ae ‘Bay, ‘Bayodé and Oginbayd Oginbigit al) Ogin gave iho his). Cinder bs cisat ain tis child'shead, [is variations Sranbdcde (me) Opie hunting Hung compliments Opin, cnepane 39 1,000" (Afeeam) OrigYorab Names gee eee EEC Oxinbinmi mle) Ogin we hinseriome Fesbeismy sift fom Ogi. fs vriations Bind Ogiindadéghé (male/female) Ogin saved the crown from extinction Opinkeepsthecrownalive kins (re). Ogumrespond othe prayed supplcasongues..Anane given acid born ___aflraettion Opin is arationis "Dds Opiindire —(amale) Opin judged [me] right. des vn sarationis Dire Osindayd (ake) Oginbrougjy. A staement that Ss SOpinshowered his blessings on the family for Opindele nie) Oginreacheshome- name given toa gin child bom outsierhe pent nave and. dsariaionis "Dee Ogindekin (male) Ogiinis.as fearsome as a leopard, “Thohusterisasfexseme asa lope Ogio ale) On becomes ganering, gin Pecomes aster, Onin (ae) Opin consoles [ecause another hil was bom to replace ie was ot) (male) Ogin is hereditary, les variation is Dion Opimifra (ale) Opin spiced what was ost. fs ‘arition is ‘Dig Opinayimi (mle) Ogin soppedihis chil om dying. Oginclims this child's head, Opin ules oertschil Osindstean (ls) Oginismighty-asmighvasthe cea Is variation is ‘Dolan Opindgwdle (mrale) Ogiin is protecting him. Ogin watches overhim. ls variaonis'Déwol. cougrnee so gen Sesindeyie ai) Onin bestowed honorand eestge oni. lsveriationis ‘Disilé Ointémi (male) Ogin lovesme. fs variations Fé Ogiinfoli (male) Ogi has opened the road to ‘sucess and prominence for this [child] —a name siventoactild bom soon aftec Ogin ws appease. Ogantolakan mae) Oxin gives me weal, | Oxinflikin i variation of Ogingolakimt Opiinfolakanmi (male) Ogin gives me wealth. Ogiinfiinlayd (female) Ogi gives me joy—jay measured inthe bh ofthe child. Oginfinléyisacontraction cof Oginfnnmily. fs variation i ‘Pil Oginfinmilayd (female) Ogin gives me joy—joy “measured inthe birth of the child. Ogiinfanmilayd is ‘he fall peling of Oginfiléyd, lis variations inl. Ogiingbémi (male) Oginisbeneficialto me, fis variation is ‘Gb Opiingbilé (male) Ogintook overthe house. Every one inthe family is achild of Ogin. Opinghuyi (male) Oginishonorable, Ogtn bestows prestige, Oginisprestigious. Oganjare (male) Opin wasright. Ogin was right about something serious that affected he family prior tothe chil’s bith. ls variation is ire Oginjobi (male) A ctld bomtoan Ogi faily both parents ofthe child worship Opun. 7 variation is obi Owunkéyde (male) Opin brought us jos, On bepets | __ joy. Ls variation is ‘Kay dé Oxankéye (male) Ogin brings honor nd prestige, Ogun bestows honor and prestige. ls all spelling is Opinkivedé nepFas 61 1.000" (Afiicam Origi-Voraba Names Ogiinkéyeds (male) Oxin brings honor aoe prestige, Ogi bestows honor and presige. Kstarations are ‘Kéyeand Oginkése Oxinkdrojé (male) (Ogin-kd-ro-ofa) Ogun is not reluctant. (to elpor bess} Oginkdyd (male) Ogin denounces pain andlor | __suffering, fs variation is Ks Opinladé (ake) Oginisroya, Oginis supreme a (male) Oguin carved the road [for goodness]; Opin opened my path fore. Opiniet, (emake) Opinhascars. Ogintistens, ..____Hlessesand makes prayers and wishes manifest. aime ont) Opiisprsizes rans Opdinmakindé (male) Oyin brought back the brave; Opin ‘wrought back he varios variation are ‘Makin and Ogtinmékin, Opinmédedé (male) Opintegetsa hunter. Oginmsti (male) Ogin-mola)Ogin intersines! mingles wit wealth royal, andl Oxinmigiiwa (male) Oginbroughthischild, Opin biessed me with this child, ts variations _Mistind Opinniyi (ale) Oginhas honor, Ota commands dignity. ls variations ‘Nist Oginoyé (male) Ogin witha ile, Opin bestows honor Opinrénbikin (male) Ogi meets with wealth Ogdnrénbéld (malevfemale) Ogin walks into riches and. ‘wealth, Opinmeets with riches and wealth, Opimrindé (male) Ogincameback, The name canbe ‘interpreted to mean that a historic Ogin priest has reinarited. ems 0s 82 Onin Opin — (mie) Ossi caneadehe mind. Ogin ‘knows what goes on ny mind, Oikos what goeson inyour mind Sginsanws (mse) Ogi paidback, Opun replenished {mny] pocket, Oginrewands, svar Sanus Oxinsinya (sk) Oginesohes serine Ozin rewards me for what have sued, dts vuration is Ship (aie) Oxinempowers. ls variations Ogsnseye (mle) Oxinbestows presie,honorand Tespeot. fe variation is 'Séve xiinsold—(male/fernale) Opin apporions wealth —__Tisvarition i ‘Sol Ogiintidé (male) Oginis royal; Opin is asreveredas the erown. ls variation is Tide Osimtsbi (wale) Oginismighy.levariaion s Tobi Ogsimtskun (male) Opinisas mighty the ocean Opis (ale) Oginssupeme lavaraints Tol Ogintimisin (male) (Ogin-6-mi-si) Opa senoueh _-formetowonship, ‘Ogiintéésin (male/female) Ogiin is enough to worship. 1s variation is T86sn Ovinwandé (mele) Oginsoupht and oundine. The name inlcates than ancestal Ogtin priests reincarnate. fs variation ‘Wind? sé (male) Ouinwilldo it, Ogin wil make the payermaifes, Oginyé (male) Ogin ves [Ogun’scil lives} Opinyemi _(malefemale) Oxin befits me. ds Variations "Tent cp Pas 08 1.000" (African) Orgi/Yoraha Names Oximyoyin _gfense)Orinyo

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