Àdìtọ́
Àdìtọ́
/ ah-DEE-taw /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Pure
Meaning & Etymology
One who is pure
One who is pure
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba word àdí (pure, clean) combined with the suffix tọ́ (true, genuine).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
In Yoruba culture, names reflecting purity and cleanliness are highly valued as they signify moral integrity and spiritual cleanliness.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes moral purity, spiritual cleanliness, and the aspiration for a life of integrity and righteousness.
Naming ceremony
Traditional Yoruba naming ceremonies, known as ìsomolórú, involve the baby being given names that reflect circumstances of birth, family history, and aspirations for the child’s future.
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