Ìbàdàn
Ìbàdàn
/ ee-bah-DAHN /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- New
Meaning & Etymology
New city
New city
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba word ìbàdàn, meaning ‘new city’ or ‘new settlement’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
This name reflects the historical significance of the city of Ibadan and the Yoruba tradition of naming children after places.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the spirit of innovation and the importance of new beginnings in Yoruba culture.
Naming ceremony
The İsomolórúko ceremony involves the recitation of oriki and the sharing of kola nuts.