Alayeluwa
/ ah-lah-YEH-loo-wah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Regal
Meaning & Etymology
The one who has a crown and is worthy of worship
The one who has a crown and is worthy of worship
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba words alayé (one who has) and oluwà (lord, king, deity), with alayeluwà meaning ‘one who has a crown and is worthy of worship’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
In Yoruba culture, the name signifies a person of high status and divine connection, often associated with royalty and reverence.
Symbolism
The name symbolises leadership, divinity, and the embodiment of noble qualities.
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