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April 23, 2019

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Profound Meaning of Yoruba Surnames

  • April 23, 2019
  • Customs,  Spirituality & Religion,  Uncategorized
  • Asa Alaye

There are many Yorùbá names whose meanings are now lost due to the fact that the words forming their roots are no longer in use. For instance, ask the young Master Ọlọ́pàádé the meaning of his name and he will probably tell you that his name means “the policeman has come“. Ask Mr. Ọlọ́paádé, his father, and he would

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