In Yoruba land, one of the most important things done when a child is born is to give the child a name. This comes after the child’s ritual birth and other rites as well.But sometimes, the circumstance of a child’s birth will automatically give the child a name
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This name is known as ‘orúko àmútọ̀runwá’ (pre-destined or generic) Also, traditions, the deity and gods worshiped by the household/lineage, and the peculiarities common to the family will determine the nature of the names.
For example, the drumming clan are given names such as “AYANdoyin”, “AYANdolu”, those that belong to the “IFA” worshippers’ lineage bear names such as ‘IFAgbemi”, “IFAjimi”, children from the “Ogun” worshippers’ clan are given names such “OGUNjimi”, “OGUNyemi”
when a woman still see her monthly period despite her being pregnant. When these children are born, they are named “Ilori
* Ojo and Aina– This is a child born with the umbilical cord twisted round his/her neck. If this kind of child is male, he is named Ojo, and if female, Aina;
* Ojo and Aina– This is a child born with the umbilical cord twisted round his/her neck. If this kind of child is male, he is named Ojo, and if female, Aina;
* Dada– This is a child born with long, thick and curly hair which is not to be cut at anytime. Dada is also called Dada awuru or olowo ori and are known to be strong and stubborn;
* Oke– This is a child born with unrupted membranes all over his/her body;
* Oke– This is a child born with unrupted membranes all over his/her body;
Omope– This is a child born later than the normal period of utero-gestation;
* Ajayi– This is a child born with face downwards. This child is also called Ogidi olu;
* Salako (male) or Talabi (female) – This is a child born with his/her body covered in rupted membranes;
* Ajayi– This is a child born with face downwards. This child is also called Ogidi olu;
* Salako (male) or Talabi (female) – This is a child born with his/her body covered in rupted membranes;
Olugbodi– This is a child born with supernumerary digits (six fingers);
* Ige– This is a child born with breech or footing presentation i.e. the child came out of the womb with the legs first;
* Ige– This is a child born with breech or footing presentation i.e. the child came out of the womb with the legs first;
Abiona– This is a child born on a pathway usually when the mother is on a journey;
Abiodun– This is a child born in festive periods;
* Jo‘hojo– This is a child whose mother died during labour;
* Oni– This is a neurotic child who at his/her birth cries all day and night
Abiodun– This is a child born in festive periods;
* Jo‘hojo– This is a child whose mother died during labour;
* Oni– This is a neurotic child who at his/her birth cries all day and night
There are some children that are given names that depict the coming back of the dead relatives. Such names include ‘Yetunde’, ‘Iyabo’ , ‘Babatunde’ etc.
Twins are called “Taye and Kehinde”. The children born after twins are named “Idowu”, “Alaba”, “Idogbe” consecutively
Twins are called “Taye and Kehinde”. The children born after twins are named “Idowu”, “Alaba”, “Idogbe” consecutively
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Source; Teslim Omipidan. (February 3, 2017). Oruko Amutorunwa (Pre-Destined Names) In Yorubaland.
OldNaija. Retrieved from oldnaija.com
Source; Teslim Omipidan. (February 3, 2017). Oruko Amutorunwa (Pre-Destined Names) In Yorubaland.
OldNaija. Retrieved from oldnaija.com
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