About Shittu
The surname Shittu is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "sítù" which means "to choose" or "to select." The name is often given to a child born after the loss of a previous child, symbolizing the family's choice to continue and select a new life. It can also be a reference to the family's belief in destiny and the idea that the child is chosen by a higher power.
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The surname Shittu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shittu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shittu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shittu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.