Ìbẹ́kọ́
/ ee-BEH-KAW /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Cherished
Meaning & Etymology
One who is cherished
One who is cherished
Etymology
From the Yoruba word ìbẹ́kọ́ (cherished one).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
This name emphasizes the value placed on being cherished in Yoruba culture.
Symbolism
Represents the love and care given to a new life.