Ìbúọ́lá
/ ee-boo-OH-lah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honour
Meaning & Etymology
Honour has come.
Honour has come.
Etymology
From the Yoruba roots ìbù (honour) + ọlá (wealth, honour).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
In Yoruba culture, names like Ìbúọ́lá are given to celebrate the arrival of honour or prestige in the family.
Symbolism
Represents the hope for prosperity and respect for the family.