Ìgbádá
Ìgbádá
/ ee-gbah-DAH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Blessed
Meaning & Etymology
One who is blessed
One who is blessed
Etymology
From the Yoruba igba (blessing) + da (one who).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Ìgbádá reflects the Yoruba belief in the power of blessings and the hope for a blessed life for the child.
Symbolism
Represents the hope for divine blessings and the favor of the ancestors, emphasizing the importance of spiritual well-being.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony includes prayers for the child’s blessings and the recitation of oríkì.