Fálọ́lá
Fálọ́lá
/ fah-LOH-lah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honourable
Meaning & Etymology
Honour the crown
Honour the crown
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba words f’álọ́ (to honour) and adé (crown).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
In Yoruba culture, the name reflects the high regard for leadership and authority, often given to children believed to bring honour to their family lineage.
Symbolism
The name symbolises respect for authority and the aspiration for the child to bring honour and dignity to their family and community.
Naming ceremony
In Yoruba tradition, the naming ceremony (ìsomolórúko) typically takes place on the eighth day after birth, where elders bestow names with significant meanings.
Related names
Similar Names
Father of all
Servant of the Self-Sufficient
The one who is patient
The crown has come from overseas