Although not a complete list, here is a list of Yoruba baby names for boys. A new baby is given a name during a traditional naming ceremony on their eighth day of life. Children are often named after the circumstances in which they were born, as a honor to God, or as a reflection of the wealth they bring to their family.
NAME | | MEANING
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Abidemi | | Born During Father's Absence
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Abiodun | | Born In A Festive Period
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Adebukola | | A Crown Has Been Added To Wealth
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Adegboyega | | The Child Is Like A Crown That Brings Honor To A King
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Ademide | | My Joy Is Here
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Adeolu | | The Crown Of The Lord
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Adesewa | | Crown Of Beauty
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Adisa | | One Who Is Clear
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Ajani | | He Who Wins The Struggle
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Akande | | First Born
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Akinade | | Popularity Mixed With Wealth
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Akinola | | The Brave And Wealthy One
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Akinseye | | Honor
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Akinwale | | The Warrior Came Home
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Akinyele | | This House Gains From Valor
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Amadi | | Seemed Destined To Die At Birth
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Arewa | | Beauty
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Ayanda | | Special Creature
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Ayobami | | Wealth Meet Me
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Ayodeji | | Twice The Joy. My Joy Is Doubled.
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Ayomide | | My Joy Has Arrived
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Ayotunde | | Joy Has Returned
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Bamidele | | Follow Me Home
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Bayode | | He Brings Joy With Him
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Boluwaji | | Rise Up With Lord
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Debare | | Came At A Time Of Goodness
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Djimon | | Strong Blood Or Powerful Blood
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Ebunoluwa | | God's Gift Or Gift Of God
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Eniafe | | Beloved
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Enitan | | Person Of Story
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Fisayo | | God Has Added To My Joy
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Folami | | Respect And Honor Me
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Folusho | | God's Protection
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Ibukunoluwa | | God's Blessing
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Ife | | Love
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Ifejesukristi | | The Awesome Love Of Jesus Christ
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Ilerioluwa | | Promise Of God
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Iremide | | My Good Has Come
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Iyanu-Oluwa | | Miracle Of The Lord
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Jesutoyin | | Jesus Is Worthy Of Praise
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Jimoh | | Born On A Friday
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Kayin | | Celebrated Child
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Kinaade | | Valuable Royality / Nobility
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Korede | | Prosperity
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Lanre | | My Wealth Is The Future - My Wealth Is Progressing
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Mabayoje | | Do Not Destroy Joy
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Mobolaji | | Born Of Wealth
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Modupe | | I Am Grateful
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Mojisore | | Woke Up To Goodness
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Morayo | | I See Joy
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Motunrayo | | I Have See Joy Again
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Naade | | Precious Royalty
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Numilekunoluwa | | Clean My Tears Lord
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Odunayo | | Year Of Happiness
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Ogooluwa | | God's Glory
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Oladapo | | Wealth Has Been Mixed Together
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Olaiya | | Wealth Of A Mother
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Olamilekan | | My Wealth Is Increased
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Olaonipekun | | Wealth Is Endless
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Olasubomi | | Wealth Surround Me
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Olawole | | Wealth Has Come
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Olorunyomi | | God Has Saved Me
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Oludara | | God Is Good
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Olufunlola | | God Has Given Me Wealth
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Olugbenga | | God Has Raised Me Up
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Olumiseun | | Thanks To God
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Olusoga | | The Boss, The Leader, Head
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Oluwabukunmi | | God Has Added Unto Me
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Oluwadunmo | | It's Good To Know God
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Oluwafunmilola | | God Has Given Me Wealth
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Oluwakayoda | | God's Blessing
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Oluwalogbo | | God Knows All
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Oluwasemilore | | God Favors Me
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Oluwasoromidayo | | God Made My Life Joyful
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Oluwatobatanyin | | God Is Worthy To Be Praised
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Oluwatomi | | God Is Sufficient For Me
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Oluwawemimo | | God Has Washed Me Clean
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Omobolanle | | A Child Who Met Wealth At Home
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Omololu | | A Child Is Precious
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Omoniyi | | Children Are Honorable
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Omotunde | | Another Child Has Arrived
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Omoyeni | | We Are Worthy Of A Child
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Oreoluwa | | Gift From God
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Oyede | | Here Is Leadership
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Remilekun | | Stop My Grief
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Ropo | | Come To Save
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Seye | | Honor
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Sijuwade | | Destined For Greatness
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Taiwo | | First Of Twins
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Tantoluwa | | Who Is Like God
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Temidayo | | Mine Has Turned To Joy
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Temiloluwa | | God Is Mine
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Teniayo | | Foundation Of Joy
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Tifeoluwa | | It Is The Will Of God
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Tiwaloluwa | | The Lord Is Ours
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Tobibola | | Big Boy In Wealth
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Tolulope | | Thanks Be To God
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Toluwanimi | | I Belong To God
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Toriola | | Being Because Of Wealth
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