Translating Common Yoruba Names! Femi, Ayo , Ola , Ade + More

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[@brittp105]

THIS! You are truly a gift lol. You should write a book on learning Yoruba or something because the way you break it down, really makes learning fast

[@DiamanteBox]

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[@pixldream7030]

@@DiamanteBox A book would be nice.

[@mypanexogamouslineage965]

I wonder if she learned this skill from a College or University.

[@godspirate6250]

i worked in a warehouse here in America, where there are close to 140 Nigerians working. You just covered 90% of their names. My wife's name is Modupe=grateful to God/Thank God.

[@aestheticallyayomide682]

My name is Ayomide - AYO - MI - TI - DE. My joy has arrived or come!

[@zuazhar1630]

I’m Yoruba on my mother’s side, and here in the United States the name Ola has survived. My grandmother, who was born in 1912, had a cousin named Ola!

[@DiamanteBox]

Woow...It's definitely beautiful when culture is preserved

[@theartistlol3279]

Zu Byerly ola is wealth. I am 75% yoruba through my paternal grandpa and maternal grandparents. Ola is a prefix. It can Olamide, Olawunmi, Olgusoye, Olaiya and so on. Ola is wealth so it must be before some names.

[@darinmelton8866]

Same here my Grandmother was named Ola she was born in 1923 and our family members called her precious🙏

[@Najma_0012]

My teacher's name is Adeola, never knew it meant crown of wealth. What a beautiful

[@DiamanteBox]

It definitely is indeed!

[@TaraSimmons]

Ba wo ni 👋 You are just a ray of sunshine🤩 I’m really learning Yoruba from you😊

[@DiamanteBox]

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[@elfwyn]

Thank you so much for this!! I’m an aspiring writer, and this helped me so much to respectfully name my Yoruba characters and understand the names’ significance (-: I will definitely be returning to your channel to learn more. Thank you so much for all you do!!

[@NorahslifeShowGodfidencenorah]

Blessing you’re a great 👍 Yoruba teaching girl, I have so many Nigerian 🇳🇬 friends call Ayo, Femi and Ade, I always ask them the meaning behind their name, now I know. Keep it up 👌🏾

[@DiamanteBox]

Haha everyone should know! Thanks hun xx

[@theartistlol3279]

Ayọ is joy, Fẹmi is Love me and Ade is crown but Ayọ and Ade are prefixes. Example of Ayọ and Ade names are Ayọọla, Ayọtunde, Ayọyinka and many more and for Ade, we have Adetunji, Adeyinka, Adefunkẹ and so many more.

[@kim1Gold]

The Ades, do they pronounce their name a- deh or a-day?

[@JMarie0921]

You are so funny..."if you disagree with my interpretation... we gonna fight " 😂

[@monique-idamayayo9435]

Ayo is what I am changing my last name to legally. I love the meaning. And want to pass it on to my children.

[@unicorngirl1901]

Awww that’s so nice

[@BeatzByMK]

One of my closest friends is named Olayemi and I’ve been interested in learning how to speak Yoruba, thank you for these videos, you explain things really well 😁

[@OmotayoMaraiyesa]

Olayemi means I deserve wealth

[@summercinnamon9208]

Thank you so much for this! At legit look up name pronunciations before I make calls to clients at work so this video was so helpful!

[@jasonc0065]

8:08 that's wonderful. Such beautiful names in this language

[@DiamanteBox]

Definitely!!

[@karenlindridge]

Thank you so much. This video has really helped me to be respectful to people when I say their name. Such an informative and easy video. You really helped.

[@wydzexx]

My name is Ayodipupo it means my joy has multiplied

[@chimakalu41]

Thanks for the video it was very helpful

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[@bernsexton]

Will have to visit ... TY

[@vgshadow7952]

what about oluwaseyi

[@BrendoLimaAtor]

Kayode, i'm from Brazil and all i have 'bout my ancestors is the from de spirituality feelings, i'm watching your videos and i can see so many gestures and things, you know, my family aways do, like some phrase or face things... So, i just wanna to say thank you and say that i'm learning a lot with you. Please keep going!!

[@DiamanteBox]

So glad I could help!

[@precilia3963]

Hi Blessing ba wo ni I really really appreciate your videos because my father is yoruba and was born in a other land so I didn't learn his l language because of this and watching your videos and I am really happy I can under still when my father is taking about Ẹsẹ

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[@DiamanteBox]

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[@byrnenoel6317]

6:03 "Ope"- Thanks/ Opemipo"- My gratitude is a lot "Temitope"- Mine is worthy of praise

[@bernsexton]

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[@feelyourfeelzpod]

My last name is "Makanjuola!" Thank you for this- I knew the meaning from my dad and tbh I didn't really understand it! I meannnn who doesn't want wealth you feel me?? But now, I kind of get it. This is wonderful.

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[@lizaneva3065]

I don't know why but I want to learn the language yoruba.

[@entertainmenthub1864]

DM me lemme teach you

[@1NewAgeGoddess]

Thank you for all of your lessons. I appreciate you so much.

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[@josephinefrancis3745]

Thanks for this, I ve been wanting to know these

[@DiamanteBox]

Glad I could help!

[@olufunker.awosogba2654]

Some of these were common for me but several that I are common for another round are : oluwafunnmilayo, olumide, adewale, temitayo, kayode, tokunbo, ayodele, adenike, lekan, olanrewaju, abimbola, segun, olayinka, opeyemi, damilola, and then there's my name that for some reason keeps coming up in comedy and songs nowadays - Olufunke. A less common name that I'm interested in is monisola.

[@DiamanteBox]

Thanks! Will do another video with these!

[@ayo.mp4]

amazing video girl, so informative xx

[@DiamanteBox]

Thanks Babe

[@Bankole369]

My name is god loves me -olufemi

[@oloruntoadebenjudahdawotol7531]

My name is Adejumo- The crown surpasses wisdom

[@ND-dd5sp]

Yoruba names are so beautiful I'm Nigerian but i wish i had a yoruba name

[@DiamanteBox]

Haha i can give you one if you want!

[@ND-dd5sp]

yes for real give me one

[@mankawee8748]

my name is anike

[@DDtot]

WELL DONE Blessing... permit me to add a Yoruba proverb to your content. I have been opportuned to discuss Yoruba names with foreigners and I always start by saying all Yoruba names have meanings and context. The context is usually a compressed summary of a very long story. "Ile laa wo ki a to so Omo l'oruko" That means before you name a Child, you'd have to look at your home front (paraphrased). In other words, to look at your experience and what's going on with you as the parent to choose a name. Some names will tell you what the parents are passing through, what's going on with the extended family, status, and/or what the parents are praying and envisioning for the child. Thank you again.

[@theartistlol3279]

DDtot Bẹẹni, ile la n wo ka to sọmọ lorukọ. Awa n jẹ ADE to tumọ si pe iran mi ti jẹ ọba ri tabi ki n wa lati ile ọlọba.

[@DiamanteBox]

Thank you very much!

[@colescam]

What of Shalewa? I love that name so much

[@DiamanteBox]

Yep really beautiful name.

[@femirichardson5432]

OMG SHE SAID MY NAME FIRST 🥰😍

[@ninjacatcalledbob]

My name is Omowunmi. My grandmother named me and I am pretty sure it means "I desire this child" or something.

[@DiamanteBox]

Yes, that is correct. 'I desire a child'

[@oyetundepopoola5574]

My son's name is Ayomide

[@febaaaaaaa]

My pet name is FEMI. From Kerala, India.

[@pixldream7030]

Nice

[@LAO965]

Folasade is my naija name

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[@zuberi4805]

My Sista to!!🤗🤗

[@oyetundepopoola5574]

My name is Tunde

[@amandashezi2126]

I'd like to know the pronunciation of Folasade and Folorunso

[@latourunwagidado513]

Have you heard the name Latourunwa? That's my name. 🥰

[@DiamanteBox]

It’s a beautiful name! From heaven

[@latourunwagidado513]

@@DiamanteBox oshe 😘

[@unicorngirl1901]

What does it mean

[@elements3492]

You look beautiful with this hair style 😍 habibi im learning quick. Now ill teach you Urdu

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[@lagosilorin4950]

Ever since i had bin watchin youtube..300likes without no thumb down lol..great job u done!! wat is the meaning of ajagbe, alabi and yimolawon...?

[@RacieRain]

I subbed 😊

[@DiamanteBox]

Thank you!

[@KevinArogunmati1234]

AYO!!!!!!!!!

[@bocadeouro]

i'm brazilian andmy name is Kínì Kayode, Although the Yoruba culture has greatly influenced the Brazilian, my name is unusual here

[@DiamanteBox]

Yes, it's been very interesting to find out there's so much cultural intersection between Brazil and Yoruba, it's so interesting! Is any member of your family Yoruba?

[@bocadeouro]

Unfortunately I lost my parents very early, it seems that my father's grandfather was Malê, but I'm not 100% sure. Here in Brazil we are very mixed, and the Brazilian black does not know his origins well. (sorry for the bad english)

[@nikkieke2134]

Kayode means you brought Joy or Happiness

[@mariatucaulker2001]

Thx ❤️😍

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[@EbonyCharisma]

My sons middle name is Olawale🙏🏽💙🇳🇬

[@DiamanteBox]

A beautiful name!

[@EbonyCharisma]

Eshe!

[@abiolaagusto8708]

Àbíólà- we gave birth to wealth

[@Demmyshittu]

No , it means born into wealth

[@JJ-zd3es]

Ola is is my surname my dad is Yoruba and my mum is Jamaican where is my wealth oh?😂😭🤣

[@DiamanteBox]

Hahaha it’ll come soon I’m sure

[@JJ-zd3es]

@@DiamanteBox I hope so

[@lthomas8515]

My name...omolola....Child is wealth...

[@DiamanteBox]

Exactly!

[@temitopeoketikun1379]

Same we

[@713-v8y]

my name is olami my brothers name is ayomi and my sister's is ademi 😁

[@DiamanteBox]

Beautiful names!

[@lthomas8515]

Iyatunde is mother has returned.

[@ainajimoh4556]

Iyabo not iyatunde the world of that tunde is use for guy not girl

[@lthomas8515]

you are wrong...I am from ijebu ode and i have family that are iyatunde AND yetunde AND yewande....MEANING the same damn thing.

[@theartistlol3279]

Aina jimoh tunde for a lady is Yetunde or iyatunde.

[@deed5049]

Hi there! I woke up with a song in my head whose opening did not make sense even though it fit, lol. I went look ing for close similarities in what African languages I could find on Google translator. Yoruba was the first I went to and the one which is the closest of four based on its beginning. I just need to now how to pronounce it as Google has not yet evolved. Can you help? The phrase is "Wo o bayi" (according to google) or "Look at you now."

[@FreedomBiafra]

Good video. My best friends name is "Adesote" but he couldn't really explain the meaning

[@DiamanteBox]

Depending on its pronounciaiton, most likely means the crown has victory over plots against it.

[@KaishaFall-g3c]

Hello Blessing, hope you are fine. I would like to have your translation of the name ''ADEKAMBI''. I have been hearing various interepretation and I want to hear you on this. Thanks.

[@DiamanteBox]

Hello! It’s my turn to give birth to the crown/to royalty would be my first interpretation. Ade - the crown Kan mi - came to me - Lati bi - to give birth to

[@ADK229]

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[@Nickyloversisthebest]

My brother's name is oluwatobiloba

[@frankyb4249]

New subbie this is was so interesting to watch😆! What does ‘Tolutope’ mean

[@DiamanteBox]

Heyyy Tolulope means to God be the Glory/To God be the praise

[@gbemigaidowu1558]

She actually she asked for Tolutope and not Tolulope. TO LU - To God, TO PE- worthy of praise.

[@akuasallah2954]

My sisters name is Ayo

[@OkOk-tt2dg]

Great video important information! I found a Nigerian restaurant near my neighborhood, any suggestions food to go eat? Thank you!

[@DiamanteBox]

c cos Hey! There's many different ways you could go. For food more akin to western foods I would say; Jollof Rice Fried Rice White Rice and Ayamashe Plantain is an absolute must. A must!! For more traditional food: Amala with Ewedu/Gbegiri Eba or Pounded yam with efo riro You could try Some Nigerian pepper soup (it's quite spicy) Asaro Moin Moin (Beancake) My personal favourite is Efo riro(Spinach) but there is so much variety to choose from. I hope you enjoy yourself and deffo let me know some of the food you tried and if you liked them.

[@DiamanteBox]

Exactly!

[@sbankzndo524]

puff puff is lovely same as pounded yam fried rice and pepper soup

[@ilajetv1053]

Iyabo, Yetunde 👍

[@djinadouyacoubou2999]

Ishola, la richesse est la

[@jerseycarter6979]

Question what does Ore mean? I like the way it sounds

[@DiamanteBox]

Ore can be grace or gift

[@maeplayz9497]

My dad's name is Ola my names is Olayinka and my brother's name is olarenju and my mom's name Tosin

[@DiamanteBox]

Beautiful names

[@maeplayz9497]

Thank you Ma

[@CocoaGomez]

My name is Ola-Jah

[@justolaide]

My nigerian name is Olaide ^^

[@DiamanteBox]

Beautiful Name!

[@theartistlol3279]

Your name means this wealth has come

[@itzayo8629]

My sisters name is olamide

[@tonishoyinka9156]

What is Yinka? My mom’s maiden name is Adeyinka and now our surname is Shoyinka (Soyinka). Thanks to you I know what “Ade” is but what about yinka?

[@DiamanteBox]

Yinka is to surround me.... Yi Mi Ka. Adeyinka is crown surrounds/supports me. Sho is referring to a specific deity so SHoyinka is referring to the specific deity surrounding you.

[@tonishoyinka9156]

Thank you so much! Excuse me while I throw myself into research of Yoruba deities😂

[@boysomg01]

My daughter name is Kemi 💕💕💕

[@sheybee916]

so?

[@roderickanthony7211]

What of Oluwakanyinsola

[@DiamanteBox]

God added honey(sweetness) to wealth

[@roderickanthony7211]

Diamante Box Oshey 😁

[@titilayoamosun]

Titilayo - forever is my happiness or everlasting joy

[@temitopeoketikun1379]

Thank youuuu. What about Bola

[@DiamanteBox]

Bolanle - Met wealth at home x

[@proverbalizer]

also could be Bolaji- awakens to find wealth (or something like that)

[@theartistlol3279]

Temitope Oketikun Bọla is a suffix because it can Ọmọbọla, Adebọla, Olubọla, Bọlade

[@itzayo8629]

Im watching this video hoping to see my name and its there my name is ayoola and it means joy

[@OmotayoMaraiyesa]

Ayoola means the joy of wealth

[@ansellabbey997]

meaning of folashade

[@sarahmountelewononi]

What does Jide mean? My husband is Olajide.

[@DiamanteBox]

Olajide means wealth woke up

[@Peace.]

Thank you!!! What a great lesson. Would you please please help me pronounce the name Ekhaese?

[@taurusrio]

Thank you for your classes. Could you translate Logun-Ede?

[@davidthespeedster2225]

OUR SURNAME IS OJUOLAPE

[@ExquisitelyDee]

Love this! What does Adetoun mean?

[@peacebodymovement]

I've been trying to find someone who can break down Oluwatunmise

[@DiamanteBox]

It means God has regenerated me / God has renewed me. Tun se is a split verb which means to repair or make new or do again, you put what was repaired or redone in the middle and in this case, it is 'mi' which means me. Hope that helps!

[@TheNeighborhoodKIDZS]

i have ade in my namr

[@mosunmolawilliams7990]

Adeola does not mean crown of WEALTH but crown of HoNOUR No Yoruba names his child after wealth

[@DiamanteBox]

What is the definition of Ola? Is it not wealth? A lot of Yoruba names have wealth in them. It is widely known.

[@mosunmolawilliams7990]

@@DiamanteBox Ọlá and ọlà though the same in sapling but different in sound. ỌLÁ. meaning honour the á sounds d r M. but in wealth it sounds D r m please belive me I know what I am saying. Yorubas in the olden days value HONOUR more than WEALTH

[@jordan9212]

I thought Oreoluwa could also be friend of God

[@DiamanteBox]

King Jordan Ore is a homophonic word so it has multiple meanings and pronunciations. The ore used in the name Oreoluwa is not the friend pronunciation of the word. If you said Ore Oluwa Ni Mi, that would mean I’m a friend of God

[@jordan9212]

Oh that makes sense, Honestly I'm so surprised you replied me this quick or at all I really appreciate it, I can see that you care about your channel and viewers.

[@josephboyewa3470]

Doesn't "Ore" actually mean "friend"? You said gift in the video and I'm just curious if Ore has an additional meaning. Great vids Blessing, keep em coming. Btw. I always wondered what "Boyewa", my last name, actually means. I figure since "wa" means "come" that it has the meaning of something or someone is coming. I'd appreciate your take on that.

[@DiamanteBox]

Yes there are so many different pronounciations of similar looking words and they mean different things. Yes. It means came with the title/ position

[@josephboyewa3470]

@@DiamanteBox Thanks much for your elaboration. The word "Boye" seems rather uncommon, at least I never heard it uttered in any context of a conversation. Would you be able to break it down? I guess I will have to book one of your courses as I understand quite a lot but fluently speaking is still an issue. Anyway, thanks again for your time and effort.

[@antoinette9988]

Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to connect to the Nigerian side of my family. I am trying to name a girl any ideas?

[@DiamanteBox]

pamilerin tunmininu boluwatife tireni are some names i like!

[@antoinette9988]

@@DiamanteBox cool what do they mean?

[@DiamanteBox]

@@antoinette9988 god has made me laugh god has comforted me how god wanted it to ve its yours lord tamilore is also a lovely mame

[@galaxys.t.a.r3489]

And Ba wo ni

[@cedfowler]

What about Ayodele?

[@DiamanteBox]

Joy came home!

[@pelumidaniel734]

Oluwapelumi. Meaning please

[@theartistlol3279]

Plum Tv the lord is with me

[@FizeCash]

Yes god is with me. Oluwa=god pelu=with mi=me

[@aswuan]

Oluwafeyifunmike just say feyi 😂

[@jordan9212]

What does Ayodeji mean? Also I thought Oreoluwa meant friend of God

[@DiamanteBox]

Ayodeji means Joy becomes two (Ayo - Joy Di - Becomes Eji- Two) Ore(High intonation) and Ore(Low intonation) are two different words, one means friend the other means gift. The name is 'gift from God'

[@mike-ej9hz]

Loved your video! Great information. Do you know what Olumayo and Funmilayo mean?

[@DiamanteBox]

Hey! Funmilayo - Gave me joy, Mayowa, brought joy

[@mike-ej9hz]

Thank you so much. My dad named my daughter that before he died.

[@emiadetoke8074]

MY name is Temitope

[@DiamanteBox]

It's a beautiful name, my own is enough to give thanks for.

[@temitopeoketikun1379]

Sameeee I'm glad tbh

[@5dpxtim953]

Oluwatimileyin u cant tell me thats not a beautiful name but now people call me tim cuz its too "hard"

[@DiamanteBox]

It’s beautiful for sure, one of my favourite names!

[@fikeojelabi]

What about yetunde *

[@DiamanteBox]

Mother came again, similar to Iyabo x

[@RonandHerm]

What is the difference between Folashade and Bolashade or Shola and Lola

[@TeeLeeMills1]

Some said that I was an ene women. What does that mean?