Ìbàdàn
Ìbàdàn
/ ee-BAH-dahn /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Historic
Meaning & Etymology
New city
New city
Etymology
The name is derived from the Yoruba words ìbà (encounter, meeting) and odàn (plain, field), suggesting a place where people gather or a new settlement.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Ìbàdàn is the name of the third-largest city in Nigeria and a major cultural and political center in Yorubaland. The name reflects the city’s historical role as a meeting point and a new settlement established in the 18th century.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes new beginnings, community, and the establishment of a significant cultural and political hub.
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