April 10, 2026

Yoruba Baby Names — Meanings From West Africa

Yoruba names are often full sentences: belonging, blessing, or a story about how the child arrived. Amari and Temi are the short forms international parents meet first; the wider set carries even richer meaning.

This list is for families who want the West African origin to stay visible, not flattened into a trend list of 'unique' names.

Boy & unisex names

  • AdeCrown · Yoruba
  • AyoJoy · Yoruba
  • KayodeHe brought joy · Yoruba
  • FemiLove me · Yoruba

Girl & unisex names

  • TemiMine · Yoruba
  • AdeCrown · Yoruba
  • AyoJoy · Yoruba
  • KayodeHe brought joy · Yoruba
  • FemiLove me · Yoruba

Frequently asked

What does Amari mean in Yoruba?

Amari is used as a Yoruba-rooted name associated with strength and the eternal; related short forms like Temi mean 'mine'.

Are Yoruba names unisex?

Many Yoruba given names are used across genders, though some are more common for boys or girls in practice.

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