Surnames of Yoruba Origin

274 surnames found of Yoruba origin

Akinyemi
The surname Akinyemi is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a compound name, combining the elements "Akin" meaning "warrior" or "brave" and "Yemi" meani......
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Alaba
The surname Alaba is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "alaba" which means "one who possesses wealth" or "rich person." T......
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Alabi
The surname Alabi is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the personal name Alabi, which means "one who is born on a Tuesday" in Yoruba. In ......
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Alade
The surname Alade is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "alade" which means "crown" or "royalty." Therefore, the surname A......
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Alafa
The surname Alafa is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "Alaafin," which means "king" or "ruler." The surname Alafa is often......
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Alaka
The surname Alaka is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is a variant of the name Alake, which means "one who is born to take care of" or "one who is born into wealth and......
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Alao
The surname Alao is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "Aláò" which means "one who has wealth" or "one who is prosperous." The name signifies a pe......
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Aluko
The surname Aluko is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "Ala" meaning "land" and "uko" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." T......
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Amole
The surname Amole is of Yoruba origin and is primarily found in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "amọlẹ," which means "wealth has come" or "wealth has arrived." The name signifies prospe......
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Amoo
The surname Amoo is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "amú" which means "to know" or "to understand." The surname Amoo is......
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