Ọ̀túnbọ́lá
/ oh-TOON-boh-LAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Prosperity
Meaning & Etymology
The crown gives wealth
The crown gives wealth
Etymology
Comes from the Yoruba Ọ̀tún (crown) and bọ́lá (gives wealth).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the belief that leadership and wealth are intertwined and that the crown bestows prosperity.
Symbolism
Represents the connection between leadership, wealth, and divine favor.
Naming ceremony
The ìsọmọlórúko ceremony includes prayers for the child to be a prosperous leader.