Oni
/ OH-nee /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Royal
Meaning & Etymology
Oni means royal and noble.
Oni means royal and noble.
Etymology
From the Yoruba word oni, meaning royal and noble.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Oni is a name that signifies the inheritance of royal and noble traits.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes royalty, nobility, and the importance of lineage.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony includes blessings for the child to grow into a royal and noble person.