Adunni
/ ah-DOO-nee /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
One to be cherished or pampered
One to be cherished or pampered
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba root adun meaning sweetness or pleasantness.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Commonly used in traditional Yoruba naming ceremonies, symbolizing the desire for the child to bring joy.
Symbolism
Represents the aspiration for the child to be a source of joy and happiness.
Naming ceremony
In Yoruba culture, naming ceremonies occur on the eighth day after birth, with family and elders present.