Kolawole
Ọ̀kọ́láwolé
/ koh-lah-WOH-leh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Prosperity
Meaning & Etymology
Born with wealth
Born with wealth
Etymology
From the Yoruba roots kọ̀ (to gather, to acquire) + owó (money, wealth) + ilé (house, home).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
In Yoruba culture, names that reference wealth and prosperity are considered auspicious and are often given to signify the family’s hope for the child’s future success and abundance.
Symbolism
The name Kolawole symbolises the aspiration for prosperity, good fortune, and the accumulation of wealth and resources for the family.
Naming ceremony
The Yoruba naming ceremony, known as ‘ìsomolórúkọ’, typically takes place on the eighth day after birth. During the ceremony, the infant is officially named and family members and community elders offer prayers and blessings for the child’s future.