Ọlátúndé
Ọlátúndé
/ oh-LAH-tun-DAY /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spiritual
Meaning & Etymology
God has come again
God has come again
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba elements Ọlọ́run (God) + tún (again) + dé (has come).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
The name reflects Yoruba traditional religious beliefs and is commonly given to signify the presence and blessings of God in a family’s life.
Symbolism
The name symbolises divine presence, rebirth, and the continuous manifestation of God’s grace in human life.
Naming ceremony
In Yoruba tradition, the naming ceremony (ìsomolórúko) is held on the eighth day after birth, where elders and family members gather to bestow the name and offer prayers for the child’s future.
Religious reference
Ọlọ́run