Ìwọ̀yẹ́
እዎዬየ
/ ee-WOY-yeh /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joy
Meaning & Etymology
A thing of joy
A thing of joy
Etymology
From the Yoruba ìwọ̀yẹ́, meaning ‘joy’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Given to reflect the joy and happiness associated with the child’s birth.
Symbolism
Represents the joy and happiness that the child brings to the family.