Ìrẹ́tọ́
/ ee-REH-toh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Cherished
Meaning & Etymology
A desirable child
A desirable child
Etymology
From the Yoruba root ire (desire) and tọ (worthy, desirable).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
The name reflects the Yoruba cultural value of desiring and cherishing children.
Symbolism
Symbolises the cherished nature of a child and the hope for their prosperous future.
Related names
Similar Names
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God has brought comfort
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The Lord has given me joy
Abasiama
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Ọmọ́lọ́lá
Wealth befits honour