Ọládẹ́jọ
Ọládẹ́jọ
/ oh-LAH-day-jo /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Dignified
Meaning & Etymology
The crown rejoices
The crown rejoices
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba words olá (crown, wealth, honour) and dẹ́jọ́ (rejoices, is happy).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
The name Ọládẹ́jọ is traditionally given to signify the joy and honour associated with the crown, symbolizing leadership and prestige within the Yoruba community.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the joy and honour associated with leadership and prestige, reflecting the importance of the crown as a symbol of authority and dignity.
Naming ceremony
In Yoruba tradition, the naming ceremony (ìsomolórúko) is held on the eighth day after birth, where the baby is officially named and blessings are bestowed upon them.