Fẹ́miṣọ́

Meaning & Etymology

Love me completely.

Love me completely.

Etymology

Derived from the Yoruba words fẹ́ (to love) + mí (me) + sọ́ (completely).

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid

Cultural context

The name Fẹ́miṣọ́ reflects traditional Yoruba values of love and devotion, often given to express the wish for the child to be loved deeply and completely.

Symbolism

The name symbolises the desire for unconditional love and emotional connection, embodying the importance of familial bonds and community support in Yoruba culture.

Naming ceremony

In Yoruba tradition, the naming ceremony (ìsomolórúko) typically takes place on the eighth day after birth, where family members and community elders gather to bestow the name and offer prayers and blessings for the child’s future.

Related names

• Fẹ́mi
• Ọmọṣọ́
• Ifẹ́mí
• Ọmọ́ṣọ