Ìbíkẹ́lé
/ ee-bee-KEH-leh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Prosperous
Meaning & Etymology
Born into wealth or prosperity
Born into wealth or prosperity
Etymology
From the Yoruba root ibi (birth) and ikẹ́lé (wealth, prosperity).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the Yoruba belief in the importance of prosperity and good fortune.
Symbolism
Symbolises the hope for a life of prosperity and good fortune.