Ayoola
Yoruba · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ayoola
The name 'Ayoola' means "joy of wealth" or "joy has come home" in the Yoruba language, derived from the roots *ayọ* (joy) and *ọlá* (wealth/honor).
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Etymology
The name 'Ayoola' means "joy of wealth" or "joy has come home" in the Yoruba language, derived from the roots *ayọ* (joy) and *ọlá* (wealth/honor). It is primarily used among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and in the African diaspora, with no specific religious affiliation but common among Christians and traditionalists, and it gained notable historical context as the surname of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, whose mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti used the name).
Ayoola currently ranks #12,421 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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