Ọmọ́lọ́lá
Ọmọ́lọ́lá
/ oh-MOH-loh-LAH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honourable
Meaning & Etymology
Wealth befits honour
Wealth befits honour
Etymology
From the Yoruba roots ọmọ (child) + ọlọlá (honourable person).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
In Yoruba culture, names often reflect the circumstances of birth or desired traits.
Symbolism
Represents the hope for a child to bring honour and prosperity to the family.
Naming ceremony
The Yoruba Àkọ́sọ́ ceremony involves prayers and offerings for the child’s future.