Àwọ̀là
/ ah-WAH-lah /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honored
Meaning & Etymology
One who is honored
One who is honored
Etymology
From the Yoruba root àwọ̀ (honor) and là (to have).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
This name is given to express the hope that the child will be honored and respected in society.
Symbolism
Represents the ideal of being respected and esteemed.