Enitan
Yoruba · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Enitan
Enitan is a Yoruba name meaning "one who brings honor" or "the one with a good name," derived from the Yoruba words "eni" (person) and "itan" (story/history/reputation).
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Etymology
Enitan is a Yoruba name meaning "one who brings honor" or "the one with a good name," derived from the Yoruba words "eni" (person) and "itan" (story/history/reputation). The name is primarily used among Yoruba people of Nigeria and the broader Yoruba diaspora, with no specific religious restriction, though it is common in both Muslim and Christian Yoruba communities.
Enitan currently ranks #5,707 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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