Surnames of Yoruba Origin

274 surnames found of Yoruba origin

Lekan
The surname Lekan is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba given name "Oluwalekan," which combines the elements "Oluwa" meaning "God" and "lekan" meaning ......
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Lolo
The surname Lolo is of African origin and is commonly found in Nigeria and other West African countries. It is derived from the Yoruba language, where "lolo" means "wealth" or "riches." The surname......
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Majekodunmi
The surname Majekodunmi is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a compound name, combining the elements "Maje" meaning "do not let me die" and "Kodunmi" ......
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Makinde
The surname Makinde is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba words "má" meaning "do not" and "kí" meaning "let" or "allow." The na......
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Mala
The surname Mala is of multiple origins and meanings. In some cases, it is derived from the Sanskrit word "mala," meaning "garland" or "necklace," and is often used as a given name in India. In oth......
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Moimoi
The surname Moimoi is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people. It is derived from the Yoruba word "moi" which means "I know" or "I understand." The name Moimoi is often giv......
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Momodu
The surname Momodu is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people. It is derived from the personal name "Modu" or "Mamudu," which means "I have been made to endure" or "I have ......
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Momoh
The surname Momoh is of West African origin, particularly associated with the Edo and Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the given name Momodu, which means "I have brought a child" in the......
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Obas
The surname Obas is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Yoruba people. It is derived from the Yoruba word "oba," which means "king" or "ruler." Therefore, the surname Obas is often ......
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Ockimey
The surname Ockimey is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is believed to be a variant of the name Okimi, which means "royal" or "noble" in Yoruba. The name Ockimey signi......
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