Ìkẹ́lọ́lá
/ ee-keh-LOH-lah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Prosperous
Meaning & Etymology
We have wealth and honor
We have wealth and honor
Etymology
From Yoruba ike (we have) and ola (wealth, honor).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Ìkẹ́lọ́lá is a name that reflects the pride and prosperity of a family, often given to daughters as a wish for a prosperous life.
Symbolism
Represents the aspiration for wealth and honor within the community.