Yoruba Personal and Place Names: A

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Yoruba Personal and Place Names: A

Awon oruko eni ati ibi ni a se akojopo re ni isale yii. Awon oruko ti o bere pelu 'a' ni o wa nibi.

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Afiyebi: The cult gives birth to this with great understanding Aagbe julee: Name given born- to- die-in-infancy Child (ogbanje) Means we ‘don’t have any hope in time’

Ajeiigbe : Name given to born –to – die-in –infancy child means ‘money must never to felly lost’

Aajuwo : Name give to born – to means ‘it will be possible to take cave of this child’

Aakoosin: Official title of Eekoosin king (ruler)

AALA : Official title of Ilala king

Aamonue: We don’t know his mind . It is an abikig name

Aanuolu: The mercy of God

Aanuoluwa : Mercy of the Lord

Aaraadaa: A –place name in Ado –Ekiti, Ekiti-State of Nigeria. MEANING : We will buy it well. A market where strangers display their wares while native plead to buy the wares well.

Aare ago- It is a quarter in Ede Osun State of Nigeria Meaning : It means that this hinge shirt put the skull of human being into an order if there is any damage in it with that of hen which is inside cage . this leads to its meaning . FAMILY (house) traditional doctors that deal with human skulls

Aareoye : The president of the Chief / Chiefta-incy title .

Aarinade : The middle of crown This name is given to a Child after at least three Children whose names start with Ade –Crown had been born.

Aarinolu: The middle of the kings This name is gives to a child after at least three children whose names start with “olú(the lord) been born

Ááriníosó: The middle of Oso (wizard)This name is given to children if at least three children whose names start with Oso (wizard) hed been born .

Aarinmola: The center of honor.

Aasa : Child that cries incessantly at night only

Aatanda : Name given to born –to- die- in infancy child (ogbanje) Means’ ‘the ding hell (where died babies one buried) is lonely’.

Aatandare : Name to born –to –die – infancy child (ogbeje) Means ‘the ding hell proclaim a good news that the child will not die’

2. Aato- A Quarter in iwo Osun State . Aato Means : you will live long and be prosperous .The Name was given in order to prevent further death of youths.

Aasa: Name of a child that is extremely smell when born. This the same child cries incessantly every right.

Abadahunsi : We would have contributed to settling the quarrel – this probably has to do with the pregnancy or involves child’s parent. Abadina: Neighborhood in Ibaden oyo state Nigeria . Abadina : Means Dina’s granary people named thus granary after Dine be cause he was the one that colonize the place . ABADUNMI: I would have been denied of this child . Abatan: A child whose umbilical cord is wrapped around the left hand . Also called Erinle Abatan. Aba igbina: A quarters in Ibadan Oyo Stat Nigerian Aba igbina :Means Igbin’s graneny. It was one Igbina man that colonized the

quarter 

Abaja oro : An area in Osogbo, Osun – State , Nigeria. MEANING : It was this place that the popular tribal mark “abaja”was normally done . Abajnigin: People would have made fin of me . Abanigbe: praise name based on some Yoruba existing proverbs or other wise saying means ‘a co-chiseller ( is usually the status of one’sunder) Abanikan- nda:- A quarter in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. (Abani kan n da, ikan ko le mu okuta). Termite wishes in van, they can never destroy stone. History had it that in olden days, there was a men, he was disturbed by the enemies, in his domain over the payment of homage i.e red Plainville but the problem was enor movs and He was commanded to say. Abanikan – nda ikan ko le mu Okita. Evil plot of enemy over the righteous can never be manifested. Abaniwonuda: Praise name based on some Yoruba existing proverbs or other wise saying means ‘they are merby making an attempt, (they can not harm me). Abati: Praise name based on some Ch Yoruba existing proverbs or other wise saying means “invincible (remnant of a wall amidst the ruins of a thouse , having failed to crash it, we make friends with it and use it as a bench). Abatan : Child renewed from the deity of river after worship as prescribed by the charmer. Abatanmi: I would have been deceived . Abati: Nick name means untouchable Abayomí: I would have been ridiculed Abe : Nickname – populist person who is generous to outsiders but strongly misery to members of his family, or short thin hyperactive and rich parson. Abéégúndé He that arrived with masquerade A Child born at the beginning or during the“Eégun”(masquerade) festival . Abéégúnjeun: Name given to a Child born to the family of masqueraders Means ‘Child who eats with masqueraders’ Abéégúnrin : He that walks with masqueraders A Child born at the beginning or during the ségún (Masqueraders festival). Abé jidé: He that arrived with ran A Child born during a heavy chow pour or on the first day of the first rain in the year. Áberígídí : Nickname – Short, robust, hyperactive and rich man. Abewéelá: Praese name reflecting a person’s occupation/responsibility – He who has okro plants flourishing on this farm. Abewéelá: A quarter in ílé-Ife Osun State in Nigeria. Abeweela Mean because an okeo farmer lives in that particular place of old hence the name . Abébí :It is a pet name means’ ‘one who is begged for before is born’ Ábéfé :A pet-name means ‘one to be begged before he/ she is married’ Abégbe:A female pet-name means ‘begged to be (arried/ had’ Abegbo :A pet-name means ‘one who responds favorably to entreaties’ Abeje :A pet-name means ‘one who runs an errand after being entreated’. Abeji: A female pet-name means ‘one to be beggede begore she wakes up’. Abejo: A female pet-name means an ‘one to be begged before she dences’. Abeke:A female pet-name means ‘begged to be petted’ Abeki: A pet-name means ‘one to be entreated and greeted’. Abemu: A female pet-name means ‘begged to be taken / possessed Abeni: A female pet-name means ‘begged to be had / possessed’ Abeo: A female pet-name means ‘begged to be looked at’ Abeokuta : A know in Ogun State , Nigeria -Under / beneath the rock Abepa : Official title of jigá king . Abéréojé: Nick name – Lead- needle A very thrum but effective person. Aberi: A pet-name means ‘one to be entreated before he/she is sean’ Aberuagbe : Praise name reflecting a person’s character/’status –He who reveres the elderly and the aged Aberuoluwa : Praise name reflecting a person’s character /status –He who fears the Lord. Abesurun: Personal name means : ‘Child who arrived with the Locusts’ Abewaji: A female pet-name means ‘one who wakes up with beauty’ Abodun: A female pet-name means ‘one to be entreated before Abeyo: A follower of Eyo (a masquerade peculiar to Lagos) Abiaala: Child born on the farm in the boundary space between one man’s farm and another Abiaga: Child born after the father was appointed a Chairman or president Abiaikaa: Child born in a farm hut, very near the granary there Abiala: Born unto the deity whose insignia is immaculate white cloth . Abiara: Child whose father dies before pregnancy was conspicuous on mother, and definitely born not later than nine months after the father’ Abiawe: Child born into a sacred shrine pot of water (figuratively). Abibade: Child who female a crown in the family Abiara: We have given birth to an addition to our body ( family) Abidakun: Born to pacify ( a quarrel in the family ). Abidemi: Personal name given to a Child born whilst his/her father’s return from journey was awaited. Abidogun: Personal name given to a child born whilst an outbreak of was awaited Abidoye: Born to await the Chieftamary title that is imminent. Abiegbe : Child born in Egbe town Abierin: Child born in Erin town Abofarin: One who walked (in)with the Ifa oracle . The Child born at the beginning of the Ife worship of festival. Abiiba : A female Child born after the death of the grandfather . Abiiketu: Child born in ketu town Abiina : Granted that we have given birth to him (there remains the problem of his survwal )- Name of born –to –die –in-infanly Child (ogbanje ) Ajijaro: One who is born to belie detractors. Abike : A female pet-name means ‘one born to be petted’ Abiloye : Child born after the father was conferred with a chieftaincy title . Abimbola: My birth connotes the birth of honor, or I was born to meet honor Abina: Name given to Child born –to-die-in-infancy Child (abike) Means ‘We have given birth to him/her , but his/her survival is dicey’ Abinusawa: Praise name reflecting a person’s character/ status – person Who in fit of anger got a shield for himself. Abinupagun: Praise name reflecting a person’s character/ status – He who kills a vulture in a fit of anger Abiodu: Name given to a Child born into the Ifa Cult Abiogun: Name given to a Child born at the time of war . Abioke : Child born one the hill Abioro: We have given birth to an addition to oro’, the tolem of the ‘curfew’ cult” families. Abioye: Born into chieftaincy or born in addition to Chieftaincy Abiodun: Child that is born during an festival Abiogba: Child born in the garden born Abioje : Name given to a Child born into masqueraders’ cult’ Abiila: Child born into a noble family Abiona: Child that is born on the way, during a journey Abioro: Born into wealth Abiose: Child that is born on a day of worship of God , or named deity . Abiri: We have given birth before . This name is given to a child whose birth was accoinpamed with unusually difficult lab our. Abiringbere: Praise name reflecting a person’s gait – Person of slow gait . Abisade: Child born soon after the father was crowned . Abisogun: Born into war or born during war . Abisoye: Born into a Chieftaincy title or born in addition to the chieftaincy. Abisuga: One who is born in a palace . Abórísádé: He that arrival with god Child born during the celebration of god’s festival. Abóró: Official title of Ïbèse king. Aborò: Official title of Iborò king Abóródé: Name given to a Child born to one’s family mean’s ‘Child who arrives with the orò god’ Abóròwá : Name given to a Child born to oro’s family means ‘Child who comes (to the name with the god of oro’ Abòsúnle : Child born by an Ifa priest means ‘child who found am won staff used by am Ifa priest (osùn) in the house –hold’ Abóyèdé: Child who is birth concedes with a Chieftaincy celebration in the family Abóyèjí: Child who rode into the family simultaneously with a chieftaincy function Abòábá: Personal name means ‘born for me to find on my return’ A Child whose fragrance we bean conceived before his/her father travels on a long your nay. Abóbadé: A Child born into a royal family means ‘ child who arrives with the king’ Abóbayé: Name of a Child who has survived the perils of birth at the time the king passed the ritual test(prior to his coronation). Abóderìn: Name given a Child born into the family of hunters Means ‘Child who arrives with the hunter’ Ábódúnrìn: One who walks in with a festival . -Child born during the celebration of any annual festival . Abódúnwá: He that comes with the year/festival Child born during the celebration of any annual festival. Abògùn: Title name turned to personal name means’ Chief priest of the god of Iron (Ogùn)’ Abójèdé: Name of a Child born into masquerader’s family means ‘Child who arrives with the masqueraders’ Abókàdáyé: Name given to a Child born at the time of corn harvest. Abòkè: Praise name reflecting a person’s occupation /responsibility – Priest who responsible for offering sacrifices to the sacred hill . Abóládé: Personal name means ‘he chose to come into a family of noble rank’ Abólápó: Personal name means

                ‘he who grand up as this family’s nobility increased.

Abolárín: He who walks in the company of honour just bestowed on family member. Abólárìnwá: Personal name means ‘he who chose to come into a family of noble rank Abósèdé: She who arrives with the sabath day of God, on named deity . Abósunrìn: Name given to a Child born at the time of the Òsun (goddess of water) festival . Abóyade: One who arrives with Oya deity. Abóyají: Name given to a Child born to the family worshipping the the goddess of Oya means ‘Child who awakes on earth at the same time as Oya’s festival starts’. Abóyarín: Name given to a Child born to the family of the goddess of Oya Means ‘Child who arrives with the goddess of oya’ Abóládé: Child born whilst the father enjoyed nobility and distinction. Ábùdíore: Inexhaustible gift Abúlúdé: He that arrived with the drum. Child born during drum en’s annual festival. Abúnilóle: Praise name based on some Yoruba escorting proverbs or other wise saying means ‘he who abuses me calling me lazy bones (does not wish me well). Aburúmakúú: Nickname –the who is too incorrigible to die . Adáàlúmò: Nickname turned – one who knows to surname the town on his own. Ádàbà : Nickname ( name of a bird ) turned to surname means’ ‘dove’. Ádàbánìjà: Praise name reflecting a person’s character/status – A dove in combat. Adágòjo: Nickname – He/She who walks with dainty steps. (9)Àdàdò: A quarter in ìséyìn in Oyo State. Nigeria . meaning : A marker in Iséyén town named atter Ebedis Ifa priest called Ádàbò. Adágún : Nickname –Lake, pool of water, a self confident lone operator. Adákéjá: Praise name reflecting a person’s character/status- He who fights in silence . Adálémo: Praise name reflecting a person’s character /status – He how builds a separate house for this magical medicines Adámolékun: Praise name reflecting a person’s character/status –A strict desalination. Adámolúgbè: Nickname – He who saves a child from pun hutment. Adánáàjà: Praise name reflecting a person’s character/ status –person fond of making frees of strife. Adánímòle: Nickname turned one who owns to surname –Islam alone as a private property. Adánlawò: Nickname – The one with the glistering –clear skin. Adánmásàá: Nickname turned –One who shines /glitters to surname and does not fade. 18.Adánrí: It is a quarter in Iloràá in Oyó township, Oyo State Nigeria. MEANING: Here was a place where king’s barber stayed in those days. Adárabíerín: Praise name reflecting a person’s appearance – person who is as handsome as an elephant. Adáradénú: Praise name reflecting a person character/ status –person whose goodness extends from his appearance to his motives . Adáralájo: Praise name reflecting person’s appearance –person of splendid appearance in a social gathering . Adáralégbé: Praise name reflecting person’s appearance -person of gorgeous appearance in a social gathering . Adáralóùn: Nickname –The one with the beautiful voice. Adáramájà : Nickname – He who is too handsome to be involved in a fight. Adáramòsàá: Nickname turned –He who is to surname handsome and does not fade. Adáramóyè: Nickname – He who is well fitted with a chieftaincy title . Adáramólá: Nickname that has become a surname means ‘he who is handsome in addition to having honour. Adàrán: Nickname that has becomes a surname means ‘one who cover the bride’s head with velvet cloth . Adáramíjó: Nickname turned to a surname – He who is beautiful to look at clanking Adáranijo: Nickname turned to a surname –He who is good to have in one’s or congregation . Adáranilà: Nickname turned to a surname –He/She whose face is beautified with tribal marks . Adáranìsàngo: Praise name reflecting a person’s character/status –Person whose performance is very good when playing the pant of sango the god of thunder. Adáraníwòn: Nickname turned to a surname –One endowed with just enough handsomeness (that would not attract the attention of witches). Adárópalé: Nickname turned to surname-One who prepares inchgo suspension specifically to dye the flower of the house, beautifully. Adátán: Official title of Asá king . Adáunse: Nickname –The independent farmer of herbalist . Adéàga: Child born on a chair (figuratively ) Adéagbo: The Crown of the family clan or Crowd . Adébaba: Personal name means ‘father’s Crown Adébágbo: Personal name given to a Child who on arrival found a crowd of relations . Adébájò: The Crown returns from a journey. Adébámbò: Name given to a Child born to a royal family means ‘Crown Comes crown with me’\ Adébámigbé: He who has come to

stay with me .

Adébámyí: He who has come to wake up daily with me . Adébá`ngbé: He who has come to stay with me . Adébanjí: He who has come to wake up daily with me.. Adébá`njo: He whose arrival has gratified me . Adébá`njo: The Crown fits me (matches me ) Adébámiké : The Crown helped me to Pet Adébá`nké: The Crown helps me to Pet. Adébá`nlé: Child whom the royal sire found at home (on returning from a journey). Adébá`nwá: Name given to a Child born to royal family means ‘Crown accompanied me hame’ Adébárá: Name given to a Child who on this arrival found relatives galore. Adébáre: Name given to a Child who on on arrival found conviviality. Adébáwo: He who on his arrival found the Ifa cult in the family . Adébáyò: Crown meets / joins joy Adébáyò: Name given to a Child who on arrival found joy in the family . Adébé`nwó: He who has come to stay with me Adébésin : He who on arrival found a horses in the household Adébíàgbà: Praise name reflecting a

person’s character/ 

status – He who arrays himself like an elderly man. Adébíléwò: He who has come to stay in the family. Adébímpé: The Crown begat me whole Adébí`nólá: Born of royal lineage family into a heritage of nobility. Adébí`ntán: A personal name means ‘my father a man of royal –lineage descent, has given birth to me as a person of excellent fortune. Adébísí: The Crown gave birth to

    more.

Adébíyìí: The Crown gave birth to this Adébóhun: Personal name given to a female Child who on arrival found plenty of properties Adébójèé: He who on arrival found

                 plenty of lead ornaments 

Adébólú: Royal lineage father has

    gave birth to a principal 

Child. Adébòméyín: Our royal –lineage has covered my back thus protecting me

Adébómì: Personal name means óun   
     royal lineage crown has 
      protected 

Adébóníkèé: She who on arrival found a comforter Adébori: The Crown triumphs Adébórò: He who on arrival found

    the god Oro (to be the 
    family dimity  

Adéborúwá: Official title of Gbogbo king Adébóyé: One who on arrival found

     title in the family 

Adébóyèjo: A Crown fitly associates

        with a title

Adébóyèjo: He who has come to

       delight a chieftaincy title 
        holder.

Adébóyìn : Who on arrival found honey –sweet, joy and harmony in the family Adébódún: He who on arrival found a festival in progress. Adébogun: The Crown returned from war. Adébójè: One who on arrival found

    masqueraders cult in the 
     famil

Adébólà: He who on arrival found

    Nobility

Adébóláje: He who has come to live

      with a family of noble rank 

Adebólájokòó: He who has come to abide with a family of noble rank Adébólawá: He who arrivals with

        honour 

Adébónàjo: A Crown fits in well with curt. Adébóólá: He who one arrival entered

      upon a heritage of nobility. 

Adébósìn: She who found many

      servants in the family .

Adébóya: He who on arrival found

     the goddess Oya to be the 
     family dromely .

Adébúkólá: The Crown adds to/

        Completes honour / status 

Adébùlé: My Children, nay ,my

   Crowns have increased

Adébúnmi: Our royal lineage has

             given me this child 

Adébúsíyí: He who has come to

       enhance his parents 
       reputation .

Adébúsóy`de: Crown adds to a title Adébúsola: She who has come to

       snhance honor of her 
       parents .  

Adébúdúyì: The Crows adds to dignity. Adébútú: My Children, nay, ,my

   Crown have become 
    multitudinous 

Adédayó: Crown becomes joy Adédàmólá: The Crown mixed with

   honour/status

Adédàpò: Crown affiliate Adédáre: Crown exonerates Adédarídé: The Crown has come

       round to our turn  

Adédé: A male personal name means ‘a Crown has arrived Adédèjì: Crows become two . Adédeké: He who has come to give

     his parents protection. 

Adédèye: He who this arrival

     Connotes honour. 

Adédeyin: One who has come as a

      fragile person, as fragile as 
     an egg. 

Adédigba: Crowns increases to two

       humded 

Adédìmíla: My father of royal descent bound me securely till I survived the ordeal. Adéd1diran: Kingship becomes heredity. Adédòkun: The crown becomes a sea. Adédojà: The crown becomes a marker . Adédòtun: The crown becomes new. Adédùntán: Crown is sweet to the end last. Adédùn-ún-nú: The crown is a thing of joy for one to have. Adéèbékún: He who has come to wipe off my tears. Adéèyè: Crown of salvation., Adéèsó: Personal name means ‘a crown for my time of prosperity and dancification’ Adéèyó: The crown of the Éyò’ masquerade worshipped in the family. Adéfarasin:The crown is hidden away. Adéfémi: The crown loves me. Adéfolúké: The crown came for this child with the help of God . Adéfoláké: The crown pets (him) with honour. Adéfolárìn: The crown walked with honour. Adégòké: Crown ascends a hill or crown progresses Adégoróyè: The crown ascends to a title. Adégoríìté: The crown ascends the throne. Adégbìté: The crown receives a throne

Adégbóyèga:  A crown raises a chieftaincy title high.

Adébóyèjo: A crown well complement a and chieftaincy title. Adégbénró: The crown lifted me upright. Adégbìté: The crown takes a throne. Adégbóyè: Crown received chieftaincy title. Adégbóyèga: The crown raises the status of chieftaincy. Adégbolá: The crown takes status. Adé`nyé: Crown of salvation . Adéjàre: The crown is vindicated. Adéjoké: Crowns join in petting. Adéjùmòbí: Crowns assembled to give birth to this child. Adéjùmòké: Crowns assembled to give birth to this child. Adékàmbí: Crown specially gave birth to me Adékémi: The crown takes came of me . Adékóyemi: One whose arrival dignifies us. Adékógbé: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy child (Ábíkú) Means ‘one who arrives to reject the bush (grave). Adékólá: A Child from a royal family born to gathered honour. Adékòyá: The crown rebuffs insults /suffering. Adékúnlé: Crowns fill the house . Adélabú: The crown crossed deep waters. Adélájá: The crown settled the quarrel. Adélánà: The crown makes a way / cuts a path. Adélànwá: It is a crown we are looking for. Ádélé: Successor , he that will keep and rum the house when the father is dead Adélébáre: One who finds goodness at home. Adélélé: A Child who comes to lead. Adéléye: The crown has gracefulness/dignity Adéloyé: A crown is the mark of chieftaincy title. Adélùgbá: Crown is time. Adélùmò: Crown is knowledge . Adéràgbé: Crown surrounds (me) Adémósùn: The crown chooses the cam wood of parenthood or the crown chooses divination powder Ádémólá: Crown took honour. -A male child born to a royal family and at the same time met honour in the family at the time of his birth. Ádémúlá: Official title of Ifèodan king . Adémúlégún: The crown makes the land stable. Adémúusàgún: The crown makes character straight (good) . Adéníba: The crown has a father. Adéníìjí: Crown has refuge (for the oppressed) . Adéníkèé: The crown has ( need of) care. Adéníran: Crown has pedigree. Adéníyé: The crown has salvation or the crown has thoughtful mind/memory. Adéníyì: Crown has dignity. Adénrelé: Crown is going home . Adénúgà: The crown has a royal courtyard . Adéògún: The crown of the god of iron. Adéòyó: The crown (first son) of a man called òjó. Ádéolú: Crown of God. Adéomi: Crown of water - It is a female personal name. Adéòti: The crown does not fade. Adéoye: Crown of chieftaincy title. Adéolá: The Crown of honour. Adépàte: A male personal name means ‘Crown exposes goods for sale’ Ádépèlé: Crown increases. Adépeju: Crown is complete -The birth of the Child made to all the relatives to complete. Ádépèlé: Crown increases. Ádápógun: Official title of Ipogun king . Adép`ojú: Crowns are too many. Adérèmí: The Crown stopped me from weeping . The crown consoled me . Adéríbigbé: The Crown finds a place to have . Adérinlewá: The Crown walks home (have). Adérìnmólá: A female personal names Means ‘Crown walks in/with honour. Aderògbà: Crowns surround me Ádérójú: Crown is at peace

-A Child born to a royal family when there is peace in the family.

Adésànyà: The Crown compensates for the suffering. Adésígbìn: The Crown opened the Ìgbìn drum (Obàtála’s drum) Adésínà: It is a male personal name means ‘One who comes to open way (of success /progress)? Ádésóyè: The Crown watches over a title. Adésojì: The Crown is revived Adésínà: Crown opened way -The birth of the Child opened way for the parents. Adétokinbò: Name of a Child born-to a royal family Means ‘Crown arrived final overseas’ Adétówúni: The Crown is enough to elate one. Adékóyùnbó: The Crown is as valuable as European. Adétorò: Crown is peaceful. Adétola: Crown is equal to honour. Adétúnjí: The Crown has re-awaken. Adéwálé: Crown Comes back home

Adéwèmímó:  Our royal lineage has washed me clean from every stain of giult  

Adéwúmí: Crown is liked by me Adéwúsì: Crown is very good Adéyanjú: The Crown has cleared (all the controversies /problems e.t.c. - A male Child born to a royal family after the parents are out of problems . Adéyefá: A Crown befits Ifá the god of divination. Adéyemi : Crown befits me - Name given to a male Child born to a royal family. Adéyemo: A Crown befits a Child .

Adéyeyè:  The Crown befits little 

Ádéyí: A male pentane means ‘he who turns around himself when bound’. Adéyínká: Crowns Surround me. Adégbésòtè: Nickname turned to a Surname – He who creates a group specifically for rebellion.

Adégbéyeni:  Nickname turned to a surname –He who is presence among comrades is dignifying .

Adérùpokò: Nickname turned to a surname – He who overload the boat. 20.Ádíátù: A quarter in Ogbomoso in Oyo State Nigeria. Meaning : Name of an health worker who is generous and kind to people. The quarter was named after him due to his generosity. Adífálá: Praise name reflecting a person is occupation / responsibility – Ifa priest enriched through his prestige in divining correctly. Ádígún: A male pet-name means ‘he who is packe straight upright. Adígbòlùjà: Nickname turned to a surname – He who collides with a fight, he enters a battle or fight. Ádímúlá: One you can hold and be saved or one confided in or one whom one trusts for salvation. Adínimódò: Nickname turned to a surname –He who blocks people off at the river with no room to escape. Ád`ió: A male pet name means ‘one who gets up even after being tied hand and food’. Ádìsá: A male pet-name means ‘one who is packaged or tied and run assay. Adó-Èkìtì : A town in Èkìtì State Nigeria. Adó-odò: A town in Ogùn State Nigeria. Adómìnàsì: Official title of Idóminàsì king. Adóò: Official title of Idóò king. Adó oko: Official title of Ídó oko king. Adùbí: He that we scramble to bear as a Child. Ádùbí: Child born with a leg- presentation during labour (see Ige) Adúbíàrán: Praise name reflecting a persona’s appearance –person whose complexion is velvet black

Adúbíif\á: Praise name reflecting a person’s appearance –person whose is as black as divination palm nuts.

Adúbímá: Praise name reflecting a person’s appearance –person whose complexion is ìmá-insect glossy black. Adúbíobì: Praise name reflecting a person’s appearance –a person whose smooth complexion is as black as divination palm nuts Ádùfé: A female pet-name means óne whom people scramble to love’.

Adùké: A female pet-name means  ‘one whom people scramble to love’

Adúláwò: Nickname turned to a surname –The one with the black skin. Adúlójú: The one with the black face Adúmáadan: Glitteringly beautiful black Child . Adúmátìí: Nickname turned to a surname – The one whose black skin never fades, or never becomes ugly. Ádùnfé: A female pet name means ‘one who is charming and amiable’. Ádùnní: A female pet-name means ‘sweet to have /possess’ Adùnolá: Sweetness of honour.

Adùn-ún –mu :  An area in osogbo , Osun State , Nigeria. 

Meaning : A river where everybody loved to drink from in the olden days which was why it was named “adun-un-mu. Adùn-ún-mu = Something they is very easy to drink . Adúràágbá: My prayers are effective. Adúrógà : Nickname turned to surname – The one who waits to fight of never runs from battle. Ádúwó: He who many relatives scramble to look after.

Afaajì:  Official title of Ifaajì king.
Adáríogun:  Nickname turned to a surname- The warrior who brings home a lot of spoil from battle.

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Afaségbèjò: Praise name based on some Yoruba existing proverbs or other wise saying Means ‘one who decides to collect rain water in a sieve (is deceiving himself)”. Afé: Pet-name –name given to a fun-loving , stylish-dressing teenager. Afébíoyé: praise name reflection a person’s character/ status – A slender person with quick and digit movement as the harmattan wind . Afikúyònú: There was no death that would make my enemies to ridicule me.

Afélumo(bí oyé) :  Nickname – He who breeges people cold take the harmattan wind.

Áférè: Nickname –The light one, the portable one; short, thin person.

Afìlaka:  Nickname turned to surname- The very tall swinging one, who nave snaps/ breaks .

Afìlala: Praise name reflecting a person’s gait – Tall person who leans back as he walks. Afólúké: She who is to be pampaned with the grandeur of olu’- the paramount chief. Afawówé: Nickname turned to surname – One who is so rich that he bathes with money. Afolábí: One given birth to with affluence and honour. Afoláké: She who is to be petted with family affluence and honour. Afolágbadé: One who received a crown with glory. Afolálù: One who adds to honour. Afolámí: One who breathes with honour. Afolárànmí: He who infects me with honour, Spreads honour to reach me. Afolárìn : He who walks in (at birth) with dignified honour. Child born on schedule with easy labour and no comphcations. Afoláyan: One who prance with honour. Afólórunsó: We leave him under the protection of God . Áfònjá: An Aláàfiri family cognomen Means’ the Afican breadfruit fell off its tree (unto the head of the rebellious subject of the Alàáfín . Afùàpé: One who is perfect in character . A healthy person rather quiet Child who feeds, sleeps and defecates on schedule during the first week of life. Afúwàpé: One who is perfect in Character Fully spelt out name of Afùàpé Agan-ún : Official title of Ìròlú king . 19. Ágárò – A quarters in sagamu- Rémo in Ogun State, Nigeria. Àgáròó:- means a house built at a small distance to the town by an high powered Chief that should not prostrate to the king Agesinyowá : A quarter in Ilé-Ifè Osun State in Nigeria.

Agesinyowá means those who use to mount horses in order to welcome “owa” whenever he visits Ooni of Ife in the olden days.

Agírí: Nickname turned to a surname – The story, the tough, especially in battle. 9.Agodì: A quarter in Ibadan .

 A tent that was built at the outskirt of the town. Àgó, èhìn odi. 

Àgòrò: Nickname turned to surname – Supplies and logistics chieftain in the army. 14. Àgó- Eégún : A quarter in Lagos, Lagos State. Meaning: masquerades’ camp /base.

 The first settlers of this place were mainly people from the masquerade lineage. 

18. Àgó –Èyò : An area in Owédé Lagos State Meaning : The camp of Èyò- masquerade. The “`Eyò”family, a masquerade peculiar to indigenous Lagos i.e Èkó, are traditionally the owners of this place. 19Àgó- Ìsàgà: A quarter in Owódé, Lagos State. Meaning: The base of ‘Ìsàgá’people. The first settlers of the area emigrated from ‘Ìsàgá’ and thus the place was named the base of this people. Agóàwòyè: A town in Ijebu land of Ogun state: Àgó Télò: A quarters in Ibaden Oyo State Nigeria. Àgó Télò: means Tailor’s’ tents, a place where Tail ions gather to sew clothes. 1Ago-wándá : An area in osogbo Osun- State . This means wande’s camp. They name was coined after the first setter who bare the name wá`ndé. Àgunbeléwò: An area in Osogbo, Osun State , Nigeria. Meaning : A very high mountain outside the city which when climbed one will be able to see every part of the town clearly. Agúnbíadé: Nickname turned to a surname –One who is straight as a crown on the king’s head. 7.Agúnlófì: It is a quarter in ìloràá ìn Oyo lownship, Oyo State Nigeria.

Meaning: The name of this quarter can be traced to the traditional “aso òfì” which was the  order of the day in those days in this quarter .

Agúnióyè: Nickname turned to a surname – Bafflingly upright seated on the throne . Agúnyánmásssu – It is a quarter in Ede Osun State of Nigeria. Meaning – It is a powerful house in Ede in Osun State. They use to entertain visitors with pounded yam during sango festival without pounding yams or cooking yams this lead to its meaning . Àgùrá: Official title of Ìdó Àbékulà king. Àgbàojè: Nickname turned to surname – The elder worshipper in the ancestor –worship called Egún-gún , the masquerade. Agbàbíàdá: It is a quarter in Ede in Osun State of Nigeria Meaning . It means that the founder of the place was a powerful and hardworking someone. He used to defeat anybody whenever there was wresthy festival .This lead to its meaning Agbadagbada: Official title of Ìwàyà king. Agbàdàyé: Official title of Ìgbàdàyé king. 16 Agbàgótolóba : An area in Osogbo Osun State . It means the one who puts a camp near òbà people . The place is inhabited by people from òbà, a town in Osun State.

Agbájé:  Nickname turned to surname – He who takes investments or money along unto his chieftaincy seat 

Àbálájobí: Born with collective / communal efforts Àgbàlé: A male pet name means ‘one born as a pleasant. Extra sup0rise’ Àgbara: Elderly body. Name given to a Child born to an elderly father and /or by elderly mother. Àgbàsàlè: Nickname turned to surname – The elder down town, or the cultivate arbiter of conflicts. Agbégbolá: To be carried about and received honour . 13.Abégiró: A compound in Ede Osun State of Nigeria . Agbégiró means a compound name and the main accusative of those people is a wood carve . Agbégbàn: Official title of ìgbégàn king . Àgbéjóká: To be carried and danced about with it. Àgbéké: A female pet-name means ‘one who is carried to be petted’ Agbélùsì: To be carried about and becomes famous Child born after very many yeas of doing everything possible to get a pregnancy and his birth and being carried around will make the mother famous. Àgbéjoba: To be carried and honour like a king. Agbéjoyè: To be Carried and become a chief. 19 Àgbélù: It is a quarter in Ìloràá in Òyó township Òyó State Nigeria. Meaning : It means carrier of drum. This drum was that hoed to frighten the people of this community . The quarter where this drummer lived was then called “Agbéldù” Agbélúyì: To be carried and be prestigious . 15.Agbèrò : A quarters in sagamu- Romo, Ogun State, Nigeria. 11. Agbero: means a garage where the drivers loaded their vehicles with passengers. A place where touts are living . Àgbétúnyìn: Child to be prggy-bagged to comfort the back (first Child after many. Frustrating years of looking for a pregnancy). Àgbétúyì: To be carried and be prestigious . Àgbélúyí: Farming has prestige Àgbèsanwá: Farming is beneficial or enriching to us. Àgbésanmí: farming is beneficial /enriching to me. Àgbèésánwá: farming has been good to us, has made us wealthy. Àgbèsànwá: Farming is beneficial enriching to us. It is a dialect variations of “Àgbésanwá. Agbétì: Nickname turned to a surname – One who can never be lifled off the ground, either because of wreathing skulls. Àgbède: A pet name for the blacksmith himself. Agbésànwàá: Nickname turned to a surname – The one who avenges wrong –doing sharply and fearlessly. Àgbétólà: Farming is equal to honour . Agbógún –ùn : Nickname turned to a surname – The one who carries the deity of iron with dignity and given dignity to the deity . Agbòjò: Nickname turned to a surname – The one who receives or controls rain. Agbólógeníyì : Nickname turned to surname – (1) One who makes the fashionable to be respected. (2) The gold smith . Àgbóluajé: He who makes ‘olu’ become rich investments . Agbo màálù : A quarter in ìmèko Ogun State in Nigeria. Agbo màálù is the place where the Fulani first settle with their cows. Agbo màálù –flocks of cattle Aaboolá: Circle of honour. Ajédìran: Witchcraft becomes hereditary. Agbóládé: He who brings in honour

A male child born after two or more female children in succession. 

Agbóláolé: He who brings in honour. A male Child born after two or more female children in succession. Agbómábìni : nickname turned to surname – The one who hears that people gossip, or speak ill of him, and never queries them. Agbómábiwón: Nickname turned to a surname – The one who hears that people gossip’ or speak ill of him, and never queries them . 8.Agbótékúyò: Agbótèkúyò – A locality in Lagos, Lagos State. This means the one who is happy to hear about the masquerades’ regalia . Òjè’, the founder of this place was someone who derived gread pleasure in seeing various masquerades’ egalia(s) and this earned the area its name . Ahàba: Official title of Òde Àjàgbà king (ruler) . Aìíbínúomo: people do not get annoyed with the birth of a Child . 17. Ahóyaya: A quarter in Ogbonmoso in Oyo State Meaning : The name emerged as a result of the sound being made by a tree when breeze blows it. Aìíkí: Nickname – One, who out of fear is never greeted by anybody who sees him. Aílérù: The world (people) is to be feared Child born after a hard prolonged labour that was believed to have been caused physically by malevolent people Aìmonuúrè: Name given to born –to –die-in-infancy Child (Abíke) means ‘we do not know his/her mind’ Àìná: Female Child born with umbilical cord named in all Yoruba ethnic groups except the Ìjèbú who gives the name to both sexes. Ajàálè: Official little of Ìjàá king (ruler) . Àjàdí: Petname – People scramble to block him into the house so that they cab have him exclusively. Àjàdó: Male petname – people scramble to install drum of settle him down . Àjàgbé: A male pet-name means ‘one fought for to be possessed / carried Àjàkáyé: Nickname turned to surname – The one who fought all over the “world” Àjàlá : A petname – people scramble to (tick his body) be around him. Ajàlórun: Official title of Ifèyàgbà king (ruler) 8 Ajàmopó: A quarter in Ile –Ife, Osun State in Nigeria Ajàmopó: means where a hunting dog killed en animal for it’s owner. Àjàmú: A male petname means ‘one who people scramble to take’ Àjànà: Title name turned to personal name means ‘chief member of the Orò guild’ Àjànà: A Chieftaincy title among the Òsùgbós Àjànà: Official title of Àfá/ Òkèègbè king ( ruler) Àjànàkú: Nickname (name of animal) turned to surname means ‘Elephant’ Elephart signifies ‘large size and proven . Àj`aní: A male pet-name means ‘one fought for to be had / prossessed’, Ajánlékòkò: Praise name reflecting a person’s character/ status – A dog is driving hyena Àjàó: Petname – people scramble to have a look at him . Àjàpé: A male pet-name means ‘one fought for to be complete excel’ Àjàsá: Child born wearing the member are around its body (i.e with the head and feed uncovered) Ajàsìn: A princely title or high chief title . Àjàsé Ìpo: A town in kiwara State of Nigeria . Àjàyí : Child born face down wands . Ajébámidélé: Money/ Investment gets home with me. Ajédé: Money/ Investment has arrived . Ajégúnlè: Ajégúnlè: A quarter in Lagos, Logos State. Meaning : Bounties have arrived. This name stems from the fact thayt business thrives here, hence the name ‘Ajégúnlé.

Ajégúnlè: Money/ bount is has arrived .

Ajégbéè: Money / Investment is noyt lost Ajéìgbé: Money/ Investment never gets lost Ajénifújà: Nickname turned to surname – Money is what makes it possible to throw party and invite a live band to play, in order to brag. Ajénúsì: Wealth epitomizes fame. Ajèníyà: Money/ Investiment has insults. Ajèríyí: Money/ Investment has prestige . Ajénùsì: Wealth epitomizes fame Ajépé: Money/ Investment is profitable. Ajerò: Official title of Ìjerò Ekiti king . 12.Ajerò : An area in Ife Osun State. Meaning –A place where meetings were held in the olden days to discuss issues concerning the town. Ajétúnmobí: Profitable investment makes a Child to be born again . Ajéwolé: Money/ Investment enters house . Ajéwúmí: Money/ Investment pleases me Ajéyalemi: Money or investment branches into my house . 14Àjé: It is a quarter in Ìloràá in Òyo township, òyó State Nigeria . Meaning : There used to be a man who was skilled in witch craft and who salved all problems in this quarter. Ajíbájé: He who wakes up to meet money . Child born when profitable commercial ventures have just unproved the parents quality of life significantly Ajíbádé : He who wakes up to meet the crown Name of male child in a royal family, or a family whose totem is the crown “Äde” Ajepéayé: Nick name ___________ long – lasting njoyment (of life) Ajíbábìí: He who wakes up to meet family members .

     Ajéìígbé: Name given to born-to-

die-in-infancy Child nears ‘money must never totally lost’ Ajíké: One wakes to find petting . Ajíbódú: He who wakes up to meet Odù of Ifa corpus. Ajibosó: Name given to somebody who wakes up to worship the “wise”god- òrìsà –oko. Ajíbówú: He who wakes to meet “owu” the very heavy won mallet used by blacksmiths. Name given to a blacksmith’s son. Ajíbóyé: He who wakes up to meet chieftaincy little Name of a mat child of a titled chief . Ajíbólá: He who wakes up to enjoy wealth .

Ajíbósé:  He who wakes up to meet the holy day of the worship of the family Deity 

Child born in the early hairs of the family sabath day . Ajídábá: Nickname turned to surname – One who wakes up to grow older every day (like the banana tree)

Ajídáun:  Nickname turned to surname – One who is aroused from sleep and makes compensatory demands for waking him up. 

Ajíga (bí ògèdè) : Nickname turned to a surname – Daily (feast) growing child (like the banana tree) . Ajígbáàgún: Ajígbáàgún: A Quarter in Iwo Osun State . Ajigbaagun means juju inheritage. People who inherit juju from their family. Ajígbaàgìn- One who wakes up very early to collect charms . Ajígbólámu: Nickname turned to surname- One who drinks honour at waking up in the morning . Ajíjedídùn: Nickname turned to surname – He who wakes up in the morning to eat what is sweet . Ajíjolá: He who wakes up to enjoy wealth. Ajíké: Petname- She who is aroused from sleep in order to be petted. Ajíkòbí: Petname- He who wakes up to meet the whole family daily; a uniquely loved Child. Àjílà: An Aláàfin totem – one who makes his wake –up caller wealthy. Ajílété: Ajílé: A quarter in Abeokuta, Ògùn State ‘Ajílété’ is a contracted from of Ajílé-té-n-té, the nick- name name given to the wife of the founder of the area who was foncl of posing, probably, at their balcony very early in the morning everyday. Ajíléye: He who wakes up to possess chugnity . Child born Shortly after a befitting honour has been bestowsed on his father or grandfather . Ajílore: Petname – One who wakes up to have relatives, or One who has relatives very early in life. Ajímájásán: Nickname turned to surname- One who does not eat any meal without meet everyday. Ajímókó: Nickname turned to surname – A successful farmer –one who picks up hoe on waking up. Àjín-ún: It is a female petname means ‘one who bluffs at being woken up’

Ajíríre:  Nickname turned to surname –One who wakes up to experience good things.

Ajírotútù: Nickname turned to surname –He who forges cold won very early in the blacksmith workshop. Ajísafé: One who wakes up and begin to fop around. Ajíse: A male pet-name means ‘he with early morning activities’ Ajísebútú: Nickname turned to surned –Strong farmer who wakes up to raise dust daily. Ajísefíúní: Nickname turned to surname – One who wakes up to behave daintily with perfection. Ajísegírí: Nickname turned to surname – One who wakes up to behave smartly. Ajísekólá: Nickname turned to surname- One who wakes up to collect or assemble honour. Ajísomo: Nickname turned to surname- One who wakes up to behave like a spoilt child. Ajítòní: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abíkú) Means ‘one who wakes up today, although we are no sure whether he will wake up tomorrow’. Àjíún: A female pet-name means ‘one who bluffs at being woken up’. Ajóbú: Official title of Araromi Òbu king (ruler) . Ajàùnnà: Title name turned to personal name means ‘war Chief responsible for countryside mariovevres’. Ajowíurin: Official title of Ìràwò orílé king (ruler) . Àjobo: Nickname turned to a surname – One who must be collectively worshipped like a god. Àjoá- a quarter in Ibadan. Some traders came together to form a weekly thrift after each market day and, the society multipled with time. But there was a rift when non-members invaded the association to have a share during the thrift collection. Then, the leader made it known that, it is strictly for members and not just anybody. Ajólówè: Nickname turned to surname- One who accepts invitation to communal labour in one other person’s farm’ communal –spirited man. Ajìmàle: Nickname turned to surname – One who looks like (resembles) a muslim. Àjomo: A Chieftaincy title. Ajósé: The worshiper. Child born on the family Sabbath day. Àjùmòbí: Jointly born Child born to a man who has a lot of medicinal or financial assistance from his relatives before and /or during the pregnancy . Àjùmòdá: A quarter in Ìséuìn ìn Oyo State Nigeria . Meaning : Name of a maid servant that followed Ebedí from Dahomey. Àjùwoù: Title name turned to surname –Nane of an oyó family totem

or Chieftaincy title .

Akálà – A quarter or in Ede Osun State of Nigeria Akálà means a name was derived from main occupation of family. They were farmer and produced okro aboudantly, and nobody else to surpassed them in this aspect. Akálà: Child born with umbilical cord up over the shoulder to the back and around the waist (see salako) Àkàlà: Official title of Ìkáràn king (ruler)` Àkamùjà: Official title of Igbúòghò king (ruler) . Àkànbí: A male petname means ‘One whose turn is to arrive’ or ‘One who is asked for to arrive’ Àkàndé: A male petname means ‘one whose turn is to arrive’ or ‘One who is asked for to arrive Àkàngbé: pet-name means ‘One whom is carried when met’. Akánimódò: Nickname turned to surname- One who meets us at river against our wish. Àkànjí: A male pet-name means ‘One whose turn is to wake up’ or ‘One called upon to wake up’ Àkànké: A female pet-name means ‘One whom to meet is to pet, or one whom is always petted on contact’ Àkànkí: A male pet name means ‘one to be greeted by every passerby’. Àkànle: A male pet-name –something nailed down hard. Àkànmú: A male pet-name means ‘One asked for to be possessed’ Àkànná: A male pet-name means ‘One who is possessed according to schedule . Àkànó: A male pet-name means ‘One asked for to look at’. Akápò: Nickname turned to surname- The treasurer. Akarabata: A compound in Ile-Ife Osun State Nigeria. Àkàrákùtà: a quarters in sagamu –Remo in Ogun State , Nigeria. Àkàrákùtà : means the bringing into notice of unsold ‘akara’ to the hearing of the people Àkàrákùtà: Balls of bean cakes meant to be sold are not bought. Akárìgbò: Official title of Remo king Akeji: Official title of Ìkeji king ruler. Akérédolú: Nickname turned to surname –The small-in-stature that became the most prominent. Akérékorò: He who is small and butter . A Child with significantly low weight at birth, but is non-the less a very loved persistent crier . Akéréle: Nickname turned to surname- Small and hard (tough) . Akérémáseéyànye: Praise name reflecting a pason’s character/Status – Person of small statue who is never the less able to protect his rights. Akésode: Nickname turned to surname – The one who calls loudly at the hunter . Akésode: Nickname turned to surname – The one who calls loudly at the hunter . Akéúlà: Nickname turned to surname –The one who studies the Arabic language an becomes wealthy. Akéúsolá: Nickname turned to surname – The one who studies Arabic language as a thing of honour. Akéjù: Nickname turned to surname The over pampered or over petted . Akénnúwà: Official title of Ìgbéndò king (ruler). Akìíwéríwò: A place name in Adó Èkìtì, Èkìtì State of Nigeria. Meaning : A compound where women do not put on head tie while entering . Akijà: Official title of Ìkijà king (ruler). Akinadé: Crown of velour. Akínbíyìí: The valiant man gave birth to this . Ajínbogun: The valiant man is back from war. Akínbólá: Velour goes very well with honour or Velour gave birth to honour. Akínbólà: Velour meets wealth. Akínbòólá: The brave one came with honour. Akínbùkólá: Velour fills up honour. Akínbùsólá: Velour amplifies honour. Ajíndélé: The Valiant man got home. Akíngbadé: The valiant man takes the crown. Akín-ìnhu`n: Brave men don’t lose heart.

Akín-ìnkúgbé:  Brave men don’t die in vain.

Akín-ìnungbàgbé: Brave men are exempt from the possibility of oblivion Akín-ìntémi: The brave man does not let me down. Akíjídé: The valiant man has come early. Akínkúnmi: The valiant man joins me. Akínlà: Official title of Erin Odo king (ruler). Akinlabí: It is a brave man we gave birth to . Akínkàdé: The valiant man arrived safe. Akínléye: Velour’s has glory. Akinloyé: Bravery is chieftaincy little. Akinluyì: Velour is dignity. Akínmóyèró: The brave makes the title stands . Akínmúsùúrù: The bold one exercises patience. Akínníyì: Velour has dignity . Akinniyì: Velour is dignity . Akinolá: Velour of honour . Akínpèlú: The valiant man was one of them . Akínrele: The valiant man went to his house. Akínrìnlo: The brave (one) walked away. Akínrìmolá: The valiant man walks in honour. Akínrínsá: The have saw me and fled. Akínsanmí: Valour is good for me. Akínsànyà: Valiant men avenge insults . Akínsèlè: The valiant conquers leperousy. Akínsòwón: The valiant /brave ones are very scarce. Akínsúnmádé: Valour is next in rank to the crown (royalty). Akíntáyò: Valour is enough matter for joy. Akíntòkunbò: The valiant returned from overseas. Akíntóyè: Valour is enough for little . Akíntólá: Velour is enough for honour. Akíntòmídé: The valiant man came after me. Akíntundé: The valiant man comes again. Akínwàmí: I like valiant men . Akínwálé: The valiant returned home (i.e is reincarnated) Akínyelé: A valiant man lends glory to a house. Akíyemí: Velour befits me. Akínyìnwá: Official title of Ìkínyìnwá king (ruler). Akunè: Official title of Ìkire king in Osun State of Nigeria. Akìrun: Official title of Ìkìnu king. Àkísàátán: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) Means ‘we are short of rags (to wrap baby –corpse) . Akísè: Official title of Ìkíse king . Àko: Title name turned to surname – The Chieftaincy title of the in king’s super messenger. Akógbé: Official title of Ajùe king (ruler) Àkókó: A town in O`ndó State Nigeria. Akórómàjà: Official title of Ìkórómàjà king (ruler) . Akogun: Title name turned to surname – A military ruler Akogun: Akoni ogun i.e the brave man of war –warrior . Akómoláfé: One who teaches Children foppishness. Akosílè: Nickname turned to surname – The clerk writes cash ( shilling colonial coin). Akolà: Official title of Ìkolà king (ruler) Àkújí: One who has once died and came back to life Name of abiku. Àkúnlé: A town in ondo State Nigeria. Akúrúmágò: Nickname – The short man (who is not stupid ) . Akújí: Name given to born –to-die-in-infancy Child (Àbíkú) means ‘he who dies and wakes’. Aláá: Official title of Iláá king ( ruler) Aláàdórùn- ún Ìwòfà: A quarter in Ìwó Òsun. State Nigeria. There was a rich man who has ninety slaws. He was he riches in Area. And as a result of this, the people his area gave him a tittles called Aláàádórùn-ún Ìwòfà. The owner of ninety slaws in order to honour him.

Aláàfin:  Official title of Oyo king

Aláàgúòdò: Official little of Agúòdò king (ruler) Aláágba : Official title of Aágba king. Aláàkénnén: Official title of Ìkénné king (ruler). Aláàlàdé: The owner of the immaculate white, cloth (àlà) has come. Aláàmútú: Nickname turned to surname – The successful herbalist who prides himself in releasing median ally /physically bound or afflicted people. Aláàní: Official title of Ìdóàní king (ruler) . Aláàpìnni: Titles name turned to personal name means ‘the head of the masquerades cult in an area’ Aláàsoko: Official titles of Ìsoko king (ruler). Aláàwáyè: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Àbíkú) means ‘this is coming ( born) to survive’ Aláàwayé: Official title of Àwáyè king (ruler) Aláàyè: Official title of Èfon Alààyè king (ruler). Àlàbá: Female Child after Idowu, traditionally second Child born after a set of twins. Alábà: An area in Òsogbo, Osun State ,Nigeria. Meaning : Head of a clan ( The man who owned a clan ). Akábà- One who owns barn/ granary . Àlàbí: A male pet-name means ‘one split up to be born ( Originally given to multiple –birth children only) Àlàdé: A male pet-name means ‘one who is the first son after three or more daughters’ Aládéèjèbi: The crowned one is not guilty / wrong in the existing quarrel Child born after on easy complicated labour as proof of innocence in an existing big family quarrel. Adádékomo: The crowned one is always surrounded with children does not reject Children. Aládégbayè: The crown one occupies / possesses the world. Aládégbèmí: Official title of Adó-Odò king. Aládégbùwà: The Crowned one receives Character. Aládejánàolà: The Crowned one enters the road to wealth. Aládéjebí: The crowned one assembles/ builds the family. Aládéjobí: The Crowned one given birth to this Child together. Aládémòmí: The Crowned one knows me First male Child born to a man married to a woman from a royal family. Aládésurú: Nickname turned to surname – The crowned one who fellowships with similar people, or who gives birth to “Chips to the old block” Aládésawè: The crowned one is cleansed of infertility. Aladésèlú: It is the crowned one who runs the town. Aládi Official title of Ijaniking king (ruler). Aládó: Official title of Adó Àwáyè king (ruler) Aláfàáké: Official title of Ifàáke king (rule). Aláfò: Official title of Àfò king (ruler) Àlàfúnfuntodòbò: The white cloth comes back immaculate white from the river. Alága: Nickname –The Chairman (traditionally, the judge who sits in the chair) Alágbàáà: Title name turned to surnamae – An ancestor worshippers’ Chieftaincy Alágbàáà: A quarter in ile-ife, Osun State in Nigeria. Alágbàáà: Means a compound that brought a masquerade from Oyo town to Ile-ife.

Alágbàdo: A place name in Lagos, Lagos State. 

It means the owner of maize. The staple crop of the first settlers of the place was said to have been maize i.e ( zea mays ) which gave birth to the name ‘Alágbàdo’. Alágbàdo- The maize owner or maizer possessor or one who possesses maize Alàgbàosó: The elderly wizard / sear/wise. Child who at birth had one or more features of the elderly (like stands of gray hair) in an ‘Osó family Alágbède: It is a quarter in Ìloràá in Oyo township, Oyó State Nigeria. Meaning: This name means blacksmith which was the common professions of the people in this quarter and hence the name “Alágbède” Alájàáàwà: Official title of Àjáwà king (ruler) Alájùé: Official title of Ilájùé king (ruler) Alákàá: Nickname turned to surname – The owner of the barn. Alákaka: Official title of Akáka king (ruler) . Aláké: Official title of Ègbá king in Ogun State of Nigeria. Akáketù: Official title of kétù king Àlàké: A female pet-name means ‘one who is selectively petted in detail’ Alákémé: Official title of Ikénné king. Alákija: Title name – The title of the king of Ìkijà. Alákolà: Official title of Akolà king (ruler). Alákùfò: Official title of Àkìfò king (ruler). Alálè: Official title of Àkìngbá king (ruler) Alálisàn: Official title of Ìlisàn king (ruler) Alálù: Official title of Àlù king (ruler) Alama: Official title of Ìlama king (riler) . Alámò : It is a quarter in Ìlorèé in Oyo township, Òyó Nigeria. Meaning : This was the place where people got pot’s clay in the olden days. Àlàmú: A male pet-name means ‘immaculate white takes this’ Alámùrèn: Official title of Òkè Ìlámùrèn king (ruler). Alánà: Official title of Òkè Ànà king (ruler). Àlàní: A male petname means ‘one born after the surmounting of many obesities’ Àlàó: A male pet name means ‘immaculate white looks at this’ Aláofìn: Official title of Ìjowá king (ruler) Alápà: Official title of Àpà king (ruler). Alápá: A quarter in Osun State of Nigeria Alápá: means a men indeed, very tall and is why people called him Alápá. Alapa was formerly a name of a very tall giant. Alápa : one who has long arms Àlápè: A quarter in Lagos, Lagos State. Meaning : The basket seller . The founder’s wife was involved in basket selling business and people started calling the place ‘Alápèrè. Alápéru: Official title of Ìperu king (ruler) Alápórú: Official title of Ìlápòrú king (ruler) Alárá: Official title of Arómoko king Aláràn –án: Nickname turned to surname – The owner of velvet cloth. Aláràn-án: Official title of Àrándùn/ Àrán Òrin king. Aláràn-án: It is a quarter inÌloràá in Oyo township, Oyo State Nigeria. Meaning There were plenty masquerade in this part of the town whose costume were traditional” aso àrán” Alárápé: Nickname turned to surname – He who has relatives in complete attendance. Alàrè: Official title of Ìlàrè king (ruler)

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Alárèé: Official title of Àré king (ruler) Aláríkù: Official title of Aríkú king (ruler) Alásà: Official title of Ìlasa Ìkòlé king (ruler) Alásà: Nickname turned to surname – The owner of the shield, an Òsùgbó chieftaincy. Alásába: Official title of Asába Òyán king (ruler). Alásín: Official title Asín Ìkòlé king (ruler) Alásè: Official title of Ìlásè king (ruler) Alásí: Official title of Así Òyán king (ruler). Alátùn-ún-se: Title name turned to personal name means ‘a Chieftaincy title for an active and dynamic community leader’ Aláúga: Official title of Aúga king (ruler) Aláúsá: Praise name indicating prominent possessor of Hausa men as servants. Aláwà: Official title of Awà king (ruler) . Aláwè : Official title of Ìláwè king (ruler). Aláwó: Official title of Awó king (ruler) Aláwodé: The owner of the family cult has arrived. Child born into a named cult family on during the celebration of the family cult festival. Aláyàndé: Hunter has arrived. Aláyèré: Official title of Àyèré king (ruler) Aláyàn-án-dé: Here comes the master drummer. Aláyéòde: Official title of Ode Remo king (ruler) Alébíosù: Nickname turned to surname – The one who appears spectacularly like a new moon. Alebíowú: Nickname turned to surname – He who is as hard as the blacksmith won mallet. Àléèlo: Name given to born- to- die-in-infancy Child (Àbíkú) Menas ‘he who was driven away (as a nymph) but refused to go’ Alégé: Nickname turned to surname – The one who appears poses spectacularly in a sitting posture. Alejúeìn: Nickname – One who hardens his face and speak with a harsh voice. Alépàtà: Official title of Ìgbòho king (ruler) Alékúwodò: A quarters in Osogbo, Osun –State. It means the one who pursued the death to the river. There was said to have been a hunter an animal –“ikun” an animal similar to the squirrel from the bush until the animal dived into the river. Alèmérù: Nickname turned to surname- One who is capable of Capturing dispelling fear. Alédáàre: The evening has judge me innocent (of impotence) First Child of a middle –aged or elderly man who has been married for many years without a Child. Alégbé: Nickname turned to surname – One who has age-group of comrades Alégbéléèye: Nickname turned to surname- One who has comrades has dignity. Alésanmí: The evening profits me. Child born to an old man, who may or may not have had any Child before. Aliè: Official title of Iliè king (ruler) Àlí-ìwó: A quarters in Ibadan Oyó State in Nigeria Àlí –ìwó means Ali from iwo Alí-ìwó: Àlí, a native of Ìwó town Àlímòsó: A quarter in Lagos, Lagos State. It means ‘Àlí’ is is fashionable. ‘Àlí’, the founder of the area, was said to be very fond of fashion and ‘Àlí tí ó mo èsó, shortened to ‘Àlímòsó’ turned out to be his trade mark . Alókò: Official title of Ìlokò king (ruler) . Alókoláró: A praise name indicating prominent possessor of both farms and smithy. Alóngé: Nickname turned to surname – The thin-tall one, the underweight one. Alóó: Official title of Ùlóó king (ruler) Alówónlé: Nickname turned to surname – One who has money at home. Alóbà: Official title of Ìlobà king (ruler) Alóba:(tórèé) Nickname turned to surname – The one who has a king as a friend. Aló(máàjá) : nickname turned to surnamr – This and towing; the one who is twists (without snapping) Alówá: Official title of Ìlówá king (ruler) Àlúà: Nickname title of Èrìn-Òkè king (ruler) Àlùkó: Nickname turned to surname – The name of a raue purple-feathered burd. Respected human name among the Ìjèsà and Èkìtì . Amálà: Official title of Ìmálà king (ruler). Àmànànàwé: Official title of Ìgbòbíní king (ruler) Àmàó: A male pet-name means ‘one who is looked at’ Àmàpetu: Official title Òde. Màhín king (ruler) . Ãmbelóun: Name given to born-to-in-infancy Child (Àbíkú) means ‘we are appealing to God’ Amélè: Nickname turned to surname- The one who takes the cutlass, a hard-working farmer. Amósùn: Male Child born from Ìrosùntúá pregnancy. Amóye: Nickname turned to surname – The wise, the one who has intelligencer. Àmàdà: A male pet-name means ‘one who is known for cure’ Àmòké: A female pet-name means ‘one who is petted once she is known’ Àmòlé: A male petname means ‘one who is superfluously known’ Àmòó: A male petname means ‘one who is looked at, once he is known’ Àmòyè: Nickname turned to surname – Know him and be cured of your unless. Amúkokò: A quarter in Lagos, Lagos State. Meaning: The one who captures or disembowels the hyena. The founder of this area was a brave hunter whose power became manifested by capturing hyenas alive. Òde amù kokò-bí-emí-májá’, shortened cantrapter to Ámúkokò’then became his trade mark, hence the name. Amúnijìó: Official title of Ìjìó king (ruler) . Àmùrè(oògùn) : Nickname - Girdle /wardress (of medicine /psychicpower). Amúsàn-án: Male Child born with the head totally covered with water- bag membrane like a masquerade. Àndùú: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy-Child (Abiku) Means ‘we are struggling for (for his/her survival)’ Aníbaba: Nickname turned to surname – The owner of father One who declares that he has a father to be proud of and therefore not afraid . Anìbíìdì: A quarter in the center of Ilé-ifè. Osun,State “Anìbíìdì”: Means a market place, were people sold yam like bundles in ancient times. Anífálájé: Nickname turned to surname- The wealthy diviner; one who has the Ifá oracle and also has wealth. Anífowóse: Nickname turned to surname –He who has something to do with money, he has something to spend money on. Anígilájé: Nickname turned to surname- The prosperous timber

Merchant.

Àníké: A female pet-name means ‘one who is possessed to be petted. Aníkiláyà: Nickname turned to surname –The brave; one who has courage in this chest (like thunder); Petname – The petname of a popular Ìjèbú king. Aníkúlápó: Nickname turned to surname- One who has death in the quiver. One who always has arrows in his quiver; every-ready warrior. Aníkúté: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abìkú) Means ‘one who dies (as a bady) loses respect’ . Anímásaun: Nickname turned to surname- The generous; one who gives out freely of his possessions. Anísulówó: Nickname turned to surname- He who has yams and also has money-the rich yam farmer. Aníunlópò: A praise name indicating prominent possessor of an abundance of material wealth. Ànjoórìn: Nickname turned to surname- We all walk together as comrades (without knowing who among us will be rich). Anké: A female petname means ‘one who is always petted’ Ànwòó: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child(Abíku) Means ‘We are keeping an eye on him/her’ Ànwóóko: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) Means “We are sealing for a name’ Apààrá: One who always goes away and comes back. It is an àbíkú name . Apàkèré: A place name in Adó-Èkìtì State of Nigeria. Means : Frog catcher, place where people catches frogs before the erection of buildings. Apálowó: Nickname turned to surned-The arm is money; it is work that one does with one’s arm that will bring money. Àpàlufin: Official title of Àísègbá king (ruler) . Apámpá: Nickname turned to surname –The capable; the arm is behaving like the arm should. Title name- A Chieftaincy titles of the elder’ emissary. Apánísílé: Nickname turned to surname-The arm is shilling (money).It is the work one does with one’s arm that brings money. Àpáta: Nickname turned to surname- The rock very strong person. It is also a petname. Àpáta: An area in Ibadan Oyo State in Nigeria . Àpáta means rock. This place is called Àpátá because there are many rocks there. Apelè: Official title of Ìpelè king (ruler) Apélógun: Nickname turned to surname- One who is complete in the battle /war. The brave who is most efficient when in battle field . Apènà: Title name- The title of a high Chief arming the Òsùgbós or Ogbónis (fratanity) elders’ council that used to be powerful enough to control the king. Apetu: Official title of Ìpetumodù king (ruler). Àpínké: A female petname means ‘one to be petted by many in turns’ Aporó: -A quarter in Ìmèko, Ogun State in Nigeria. Aporó means an area concentrated with frees that neutralizes poisonous things. Aporó: poison neutralizer . Àràbà: Title name –The title of the president of the herbalists’/diviners’ council,or association. Arábámbí: Dexterous dancing has helped me to bear this Child. An exchusive Ondó name for a Child born to the family of dexterous dancers during Ògún festival. Arábamíkàn: One who gives a sign of relief on sighting his father. Child born with a lot of physical, financial or medical support from the grandfather. Aràdó: Official title of Adó orí Òkè king(ruler). Arádojo: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child means (Abiku) means ‘we have become cowards’ Arágbayé: Wonders occupy life (the world) Àrágberí: Official title of Ìrágberí king(ruler). Àrágbìjí: Official title of Ìrágbìjí king Àrájàká: Official title of Ìgbàrà Odo king (ruler). Àràlolá: Novelty is honour. Arámìídé: My relative has arrived First Child, or a person who has settled very far from his parents’ town. Aránmoláte: One who sends a Child to buy a traditional umbrella (ate) to protect one from rain Child born when it was threatening to rain heavily. Àrán-òté: A female pet-name means ‘the velvet never loses its fame/ popularity’ Aránsíolá: Honour specially sent to me. Child born from an unexpected marriage or unexpected pregnancy. Aranyin: Official title of Ìranyin king (ruler). Arápésòpó: A quarter in ilé-ifè, in Osun State. “Arápásópò” Means a place where a wearily built man who one could not but stare in amazement lived Aráròmí: My body is relaxed. Child born after many years efforts to have a pregnancy. Àràwlé: Novelty enters the house First Child born to a family of Ondo’s unique dexterous dancing during Ogun festival. Aráwomo: Relations are enough to bring up a Child (whose mother died at birth). Arèé: Official title of Ìrèé king . Arégun: Official title of Ìrégun king (ruler) . Àre: Official title of Àgó Àre/ Sìnyìndó kinf (ruler) Aregbà: Official title of Ìregbà king (ruler) Arégbésolá: Nickname turned surname- One who behaves with dignity who he sees his comrades or one who always has a group of comrades to bluff with. Arégbéyení: Nickname turname to surname- One who always has a group of comrades to dignify behaviors. Arejà: Official title of Ìrejà king (ruler) . Àrèmo: The name given to the first Child of a king –The heir apparent. Àrèmú: A male pet-name –Begged to be caught . Àrèó: A male pet-name mean ‘One who is petted to look at’. Àreoyè: Title name –The (leader) most important/ senior Chieftaincy title. Arèsà: Title name – The title of the paramount Chief/king of Ìresà. Àretáyò: The Àre title is worth being joyous about. Àretólá: The kader’s is as valuable as honour. Aríbìsálà: One who finds a place to run to for safety. Child born away from parents’ hometown where mother moved to for safety delivery. Aríbásoyè: Nickname turned to surname- One who is always around to celebrate Chieftaincy with. Aríbátisé: Nickname turned to surname-One who always find a way to solve problems. Aríbìdésí: Nickname turned to surname- One always fund a place to stay as a guest. Arídegbé: He who funds a brass to lift/ possess. Child born to a brass-smiting family, when the father or grandfather was actively engaged in brass works in his workshop. Arigidí: A town in Ondo State Nigeria. Arígbábuwó: Nickname turned to surname- One who always funds a (calabash) large container to scoop money (coins). Aríìnbíyò: Nickname turned to surname- One who is joyous at sighting relatives. Aríìrí: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy(Abiku) means ‘We have seen him/her before’ Aríjáje: Nickname turned to surname –One who always funds something to eat (ever buoyant) Aríjeígbìn: praise name indicating prominent possessor of harvested food crops and seeds for planting. Aríkéúsolá: One who rejoices in Arabic. Àríké: A female pet-name means ‘One who is petted at sight. Aronyalé: Official title of Isé Èkìtì king. Aríorí: Name of born-to-die-in-infancy Child (ogbanje) means ‘we have seen you before’ Arísekólá: Nickname turned to surname- One who always funds they to do to assemble honour. Aríyìíbí: We found this specially to give birth to. Aríyìíké: We have got this one to pet Child born shortly after the death of another. Aríyò: A male pet-name-One who people see and rejoice . Àró: Title name-An Ògbóni (fraternal) title. Àró: It is a quarter in Ìloràá ìn Òyó townshop, Oyo State Nigeria. Meaning : Àró means Chieftaincy title. It was this Chief, who sacrificed to river Àró’ and it became drinkable and hence the name. Aróbíeké: Nickname turned to surname-One who is as upright as the standing houses –support; forked people. Aróge: Nickname turned to surname- One who stands daintily in dignified manner. Arógundádé: One who puts on Crown on sighting an opposing army. Male Child born a hotly contested bid to marry. His mother, or after a contest over the pregnancy. Arógunrérìn-ín: Nickname –The professional warrior who laughs (is happy) when war breaks out. Arógbó: Official title of Ìrógbó king (ruler). Arójòyé: Nickname turned to surname- He who has enough rain when becoming a king. One of the cognomens of an ancient Ìjèbú king during whose coronation there was a heavy downpour of rain. Arólù: Official title of the king of Arólú town. Arómásoú: Nickname turned to surname- The indigo dye is the thing that dianthus the (other wise bright) cloth. Arómáyè: Nickname turned to surname- Steadfast support. Arómiré: Child who from birth enjoy’ being bathed; does not cry when being washed . Arómoláràn-án: Nickname turned to surname-One who cloths his children in velvet. Aró`nkólá: Nickname turned to surnad- One who gets something to collect honour. Aróunkólá: Nickname turned to surname- One who gets something to collect honour. Arówóbùsóyè: Nickname turned to surname-One who has money to accomplish Chieftaincy title. Arówójolú: Nickname turned to surname- One who has money to be made the paramount Chief or king. Arówojobé: Nickname turned to surname- One who has money to cook and eat palatable stew. Arówólò: Nickname turned to surname- One who always has money to spend. Arówómolé: A place name in Adó-` Èkìtì, Èkìtì State of Nigeria. Meaning : One who has money to build houses here and there. Arówósafé: Nickname turned to surname-One who always has money to spend on pleasure of foppish things. Àrówósayé: Nickname turned to surname-One who has money to live comfortably. Arówóseré: Nickname turned to surname- One who has enough money to play or throw parties with. Arówósolá: Nickname turned to surname- One who has money to bluff with or behave honourably with. Aróbaje: Nickname turned to surname-One who always find a kingship to be enthroned to. Arójoolá: Nickname turned to surname-One who rains wealth or honour on other people. Aròlóyè: Nickname turned to surname –One who is easy on the crown-a king whose reign is very prosperous for the people. Arùbíìdì : A quarter in ile-ife, Osun State in Nigeria. Arùbíìdì: means a farm for planting yams and offers them for sale in a large quantities. Arúléba: Nickname turned to surname –One who finds to (hide) live in. Arúlógun-A quarter in Ede Osun State of Nigeria. A brave warrior and a great warrior indeed. Arúwàjoyè: Nickname turned to surname –One whose good character made makes him worthy to be a chief/king . Asána: Official title of Ìsába Ìkòlé king .

Asáfuen:  Official title of Ìgbádó king(ruler)

Aságìdìgbí: Petname turned to surname- A very agile though heavily built short man. Àsálù: Title name _ An Ògbóni Chieftaincy title. Nickname- The protector to run to. Asánndè: Nickname-One who wears medicinal lethal bands around his waist. Asánde: Title name- A Chieftaincy title. One who wear a brass wais-hand. Asasì: Official title of Ìsasì king (ruler). Asawo: Official title of Ayélè king (ruler). Arín Ìkòlé: A town in Ekiti State of Nigeria. Asólò: Official title of Ìsólò king (ruler). Asínbò: Official title of Ìkàró (ùkàró) king (ruler). Asíndùnrin: Official title of Ìsúndùnrin king (ruler) Àsùnké: A female pet-name means ‘one whom we (sleep) lie down to pet’ Àsàbí: A female petname means ‘One who is selected to be born’ Àsádé: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) means ‘the hawk has come’ Àsàké: A female pet-name means ‘One who is selected to be petted’ Àsàkún: A female pet-name means ‘one who is selected to be added to others’ Àsàmú: A male petname means ‘the one selectively taken’ Àsàní: A female pet-name menas ‘One who is selected to be born’or ‘product of selective breeding’ Asàníkèé: A female pet-name means ‘one who is specially selected to possess for pettling. Asaobí: Official title of Ìsaobí king (ruler) Asáòní: Official title of Orà king (ruler). Asàrun: Official title of Ìsàrun ing (ruler) Àsáyè: Nickname turned to surname –One who is born to survive. Asebebe: Nickname turned to surname- The wonderful performer or achiever. Aserò: Official title of Ìserò king (ruler). Aséyìn: Official title of Ìséyìn king Asìgàngàn: Official title of Ìgàngàn king (ruler) Asímolówóòtè: Nickname turned to surname- He who always uses greater force to stop a recalcitrant person from being rebellious. Asìnwòó: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) means ‘we are still looking at him/her. Àsìràwò: Official title of Ìràwà king (ruler) . Asògbón: Title name changed to surname – An Ogbóni Chieftaincy title. Àsòtùn: Official title of Ìsòtùn king (ruler). Asónibáré: Nickname turned to surname- One who watchs out as to he befriends. Asúbíaró: Nickname turned to surname –One who is (dressed) dark blue like indigo dye. Asúbíaró: An area in Osogbo State , Nigeria. Meaning: An area where a very wicked herbalirt once lived whose nick name was “Asúbíuró” Asúbiaro- One who is as dark as blue dye. Asúbíòjò: Nickname turned to surname-One who is dark dressed like the rain-Cloud. Àtá: Official title of Ayédé king (ruler) Atáké: it is a quarter in Iloraa in Oyo township, Oyo State Nigeria. Meaning : Here was a place where there were hills which later became the name of this quarter. Atàndá: A male petname means ‘one who is flattered to be created’ Àtáòja: Official title of Osogbo king (ruler) . Atàpà: Official title of Ìyèkú king (ruler). Atàrúà: Official title of Ìjànà king (ruler) Atekojà: Nickname turned to surname –The recce spy, who steps (quietly) on the farm to fight in war. Atéwóboyè: Open palms to receive chieftaincy title. Child born in Chieftaincy family, who kept his palms unusually open during the first week of life. Atéwólawá: Nickname turned to surname- The palm constitutes relatives. One can only be sure of support from one’s hand used to work for money. Atiládé: We have possessed a crown. First Child so named by his/ her Father or grandfather. Atínmòó: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) means ‘we have been knowing him/her before’ Atìníké: A Child petted from the womb. Ato: A female Child born with the head and face Completely covered with the membrane. Atófaratì: Nickname turned to surname- One strong enough for one to lean on (like a mountain) Àtòòtì : A quarter in Ìsáyìn ìn Oyo State Nigeria. Means : Ebedis maidservant’s name who turned to a river after hearing what happened to Ebedí .The scene was called Àtòòrì. Atótilétò: Nickname turned to surname-One who is important enough for one to specially visit from one’s home. Atóyèbí: Enough for Óyè’ Chieftaincy to have as a Child. An “Oye” Chieftaincy Child with very low weight. Atóyèbí: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) means ‘We have given birth to Chieftaincy again’ Atóyèbí: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) ‘means ‘it is time you befit, or give dignity to pedigree’ Atóbatété: Nickname turned to surname – Naturally well-built-like a king, therefore needs no Chieftaincy. Atóké: A female petname means ‘One to be trained and petted’ Atólágbé: He who lis strong enough to Carry honour (Olá) . Àtólé: A female petname means ‘One to be brought up after a preceding Child. Atúnramú: Nickname turned to surname- One who equips and re-equips himself. Atúntase: Nickname turned to surname- One who grooms himself properly. Àwálà: Child whose parents became rich or had a head to wealth in the process of searching for his/her pregnancy. Awàrà: Official title of Ìwàrà king (ruler) . Awárája: Official title of Ìwárája Awélór`dun: A female pet-name means ‘the one with the beautifully ridged neck (like the shell of the periwinkle ) Awé: A Child with very low birth weight. Àwèdá: Mechanical /fertility bath clears (ruler) up, is efficacious . Àwèké: A female petname means ‘One to be bathed and petted’ Awéléwà: A female pet-name means ‘one who is cool or properly detailed in beauty’. Awelénjé: Nickname turned to surname- A delicate framed but powerful l man. Àwèní: A female pet-name means ‘the to wash and posses’ Àwèró: A female pet-name mean ‘one who is bathed or washed to wait for (petting, dressing feeding e.c.t)’ Awíkín : Official title of Ìwíkún king (ruler). Awóbódù: The diviner and the oracle fir. Awóbòdé: A cult member arrwed. Awóbùlùyì: Cult has increased my prosperity/ dignity . Awódélé: The master of the cult arrives home. Awódolá: Divination becomes a thing of honour. Awóf1àlà: The diviner draws lines. Awójobí: We are all Children of the cult Awókòyà: The cults rebuffs an insult. Àwólàlú: Divination / cult saves city Awólàjà: Divination Settles a quarrel. Awólórò: The cult deserves respect. Awóòsìkà: The cult does not do any wicked thing. Àwòrò: Title name turned to personal king name means’ a priest of a god Àwòrò: Official title of Ìbèrèkòdé king (ruler). Àwóro- A quarter in Ìmèko Ogun State in Nigeria . Àwòro is the place where “Àwòro” people settled. Àwòrò- priest of deity Àwósanmí: Membership of the cult has benefited me. Awóseéké: Cult can be petted. Awótúndé: The cult has come back. Awóyalé: Cult came home. Awóyefá: A cult is suitable for Ifá, the god of divination. Awóyinfá: The diviner praises Ifá. Awòlúmátèé: praise name based on some Yoruba existing proverbs or other wise saying means ‘one who arrived as a stranger in a town and suffered no disgrace (must have behaved within the limitations of this status) Awónbíogbón: Nickname turned to surname –Scarce as wisdom. Awùjalè: Official title of Ìjèbú Òde king. Àwùjoolà: Congregation of honour Child born into an”olá”(honour) family that is already got many children. Ayámolówóagbádá: Praise name reflection a person’s character/status He who lends a young man adequate money for an agbádá garment. Àyánbádéjo: Drumming goes very well with royalty. Àyànbánké: Drumming helped me to pet her. Àyàndélé: Drummer arrived home. Àyànd`dun-ùnké: Drumming is easy to pet. Ayàngbùrèn : Official title of Ìkòròdú king (ruler). Àyánkémi: Drumming favours/ a pets me. Àyánníhun: Drummer has things Ayánníyì: Drumming is prestigious. Àyàntóhun: Drumming is equal to something. ` Àyántólá: Drumming is enough for honour. Àyántúgà: Drumming is as good as a palace. Àyántutú: Drumming is cold. Àyánwálé: Drumming came back home Ayédogbón: Life now depends on cunning wisdom. Ayédún: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) ‘means ‘life is sweet’ Ayéèkù-ún: Name give to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) Means’the world is not full Ayéètúyòmi: people have no cause to ridicule me or gloat at my misfortune Ayéfélé: Nickname turned to surname –life is delicately this (fragile) . Ayégbegé: Life (the world) is delicate. Ayégbèsò: Life requires great care. Ayégbó: The word hears of this momentous birth. Ayégbùsì Life (the world) accepts fame. Ayélàgbé: Name given to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Abiku) means ‘It is only in the world that life is for us to live’. Ayélabólá: Nickname turned to surname- Honour is met in the world. It is not brought in at birth. Ayélotítí: Nickname turned to surname- World without end.

Ayémòwá: Name given to born to die in infancy Child (Àbìkù) means ‘people know as for notoriety (of infant mortality). Ayéníbí: The world is has disappointed. Child born to a father who was then experiencing significant let-down from people. Ayénúmélo: The world (life) has to be taken easy. Child born when highly coincidental tragedy occurred to somebody else, and it became a warning not to be in physical combet with anybody no matter how serious the provocations. Ayéòla: Life (the world) of posterity. Ayépolá: Life(the world) destroys/keels honour. Ayésan: A quarter in Ile-Ife Osun State, in Nigeria. Ayésan : means the foremost settlers enjoyed better life after setting down in this particular place. Àyésò: Quarter-Àyésò in Ilésà, Osun State, Nigeria Means –It was war that brought the first let of people that settled there to the place. We learnt that it was king Ajímókò that allowed people to settle there, when he noticed that there are vacancies there. Àyésò: means there is vacancy’. Ayésemíní`nkan: The world has afflicted me. Child born to a father in a distress/ trouble that he believed was caused by enemies Ayésòro: Life is difficult. Àyésò: A quarter in Ilésà Osun State Nigeria. Ayéyí: Life( the world) Changes (for the better) Ayem: One who befits people -It is a pet name. Ayíluko: A female affectionate name means’ the plumpy/rotund one who rolls into her hus-band in bed’. Àyìnká: A male pet name- One who is praise all over. Àyìnké: A female pet-name means ‘one who is praised to be petted’ Ayòadé: The joy of a crown Ayòbámi: Joy meets me (the family) Ayòdáre: joy becomes blessings Joy becomes vinadication Ayòdélé: Joy arrives home Ayòdèjì: Joy becomes two Àyòká: A female pet-name means ‘One around whom people remain joyous’ Ayòkùlé: Joy fills the house Ayòkùnmí: Joy fills me Ayòkúnnú: I am filled with joy Àyòní: A female pet-name means’ ‘one whom one is happy/ joyful to possess/have’ Ayòódèjì: Joy become two Ayòolá: The joy of honour Ayòóposí: Joy increases. Ayòrìndé: Joy walked to arrive Ayórunbò: Name give to born-to-die-in-infancy Child (Àbìkù) means ‘one who has gone to heaven and returned’ Ayòtóká: Happiness is enough honour. Ayòtúndé: Joy comes again Ayoyemí: Joy fits me’. Ayòyínká: Joy surrounds me