Ìgbàdé
Ìgbàdé
/ eeg-bah-DEH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honored
Meaning & Etymology
honor is coming
honor is coming
Etymology
From the Yoruba roots ìgbà (time, period) and dé (to arrive).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
This name reflects the Yoruba belief in the cyclical nature of time and the arrival of honor and blessings.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the arrival of honor, blessings, and prosperity.
Naming ceremony
The Yoruba naming ceremony involves prayers and offerings, with the name chosen to reflect the family’s hopes for the child’s future.
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