Ọládèjì
Ọládèjì
/ oh-LAH-day-jee /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Worthiness
Meaning & Etymology
Honor is worthy
Honor is worthy
Etymology
From the Yoruba roots ọlá (honor) and dèjì (is worthy).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the Yoruba value of honor and the importance of being worthy of respect.
Symbolism
Represents the aspiration for a life of honor and worthiness.
Naming ceremony
The Yoruba naming ceremony includes prayers for the child’s future and blessings from ancestors.