Yoruba

Yoruba Meaning & Origin

About Yoruba
The name "Yoruba" refers to both an ethnic group and a language predominantly found in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. The term "Yoruba" is believed to have originated from the Yoruba people themselves and has been used for centuries to identify their cultural and linguistic heritage. The Yoruba people have a rich history, vibrant traditions, and a distinct worldview that is reflected in their language, art, religion, and social structures. The name "Yoruba" has become widely recognized as a symbol of this unique cultural identity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yoruba are female.

Yoruba Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARP
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y06010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AH0 R UW1 B AH0
🌐 IPA
/jəˈrubə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yoruba in Braille

Here's how to represent Yoruba in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yoruba in braille

How to Spell the Name Yoruba in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yoruba using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yoruba in sign language

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