Àjímọ́
Ajímọ́
/ ah-jee-MOH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Cherished
Meaning & Etymology
Child who was summoned
Child who was summoned
Etymology
From the Yoruba root àjí (to summon) and ọmọ (child).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
In Yoruba tradition, names often reflect circumstances of birth or parental desires. Àjímọ́ suggests a child born after being called upon or prayed for.
Symbolism
Represents a child who is cherished and whose arrival was anticipated or wished for.
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Is-haq
Prophet's son
Àbímọ́lọ́lá
Born in honour and wealth