Temilade
تيميلادي
/ teh-mee-LAH-deh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Regal
Meaning & Etymology
The crown has made me great
The crown has made me great
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba elements temi (my crown) and ade (crown).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Temilade is a name that reflects the Yoruba cultural emphasis on royalty and honour, often given to signify a child’s potential for greatness.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the conferral of honour and status, suggesting a connection to leadership and dignity.
Naming ceremony
In Yoruba tradition, the naming ceremony (Isomoloruko) takes place on the eighth day after birth, where the baby’s name is formally announced and celebrated with prayers and offerings.