Ọládàpọ̀
Ọládàpọ̀
/ oh-LAH-dah-poh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honor
Meaning & Etymology
Honor is sufficient
Honor is sufficient
Etymology
From the Yoruba roots ọlá (honor) and dàpọ̀ (is sufficient).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the Yoruba emphasis on honor and the sufficiency of respect and dignity.
Symbolism
Represents the belief that honor and respect are the foundations of a fulfilling life.
Naming ceremony
The Yoruba naming ceremony involves prayers for the child’s future and blessings from ancestors.