Yoruba Names That Mean Love
Looking for an Yoruba name that means love? This page brings together 555+ Yoruba names carrying the meaning of love — 179 boy names, 175 girl names, and 201unisex names — each with its meaning, origin, gender, and a link to its full pronunciation. It is the perfect place to find a name that honours the Yoruba tradition while expressing the beautiful quality of love.
Combining a culture and a meaning is one of the most rewarding ways to choose a name. With Yoruba names that mean love, you get the authentic heritage and distinctive sound of the Yoruba tradition together with a meaning that carries your hopes for your child. Browse the full, searchable list above, or read on to learn what makes these names so special.
Why Choose an Yoruba Name Meaning Love?
An Yoruba name meaning love offers the best of both worlds. From the Yoruba side, it carries the culture, language, and heritage that make Yorubanames so beloved — their characteristic sounds, their roots, and the sense of identity they provide. From the meaning side, it expresses love, a quality cherished by parents across every culture and era. Together, they create a name that is both authentic and meaningful.
For families with Yoruba heritage, a name meaning love is a way to honour your roots while wishing a beautiful quality upon your child. For families simply drawn to the Yoruba tradition, it is a way to choose a name with genuine cultural depth rather than at random. Either way, an Yoruba name meaning love is a thoughtful, intentional choice your child can carry with pride.
Popular Yoruba Names Meaning Love
Among the Yoruba names meaning love in our collection, parents frequently search for Cusiaan, Yinrin, Jinbin, Yaizin, Ayefemi, Ryasin, Kenin, Ifeyemi. Here are a few popular Yoruba names that mean love, with their meanings:
- Cusiaan — Love
- Yinrin — Love
- Jinbin — Love
- Yaizin — Love
- Ayefemi — Life, world loves me
- Ryasin — Love
- Kenin — Love
- Ifeyemi — Love befits me
- Seenriaan — Love
- Deenlin — Love
- Zeebin — Love
- Larzin — Love
These are only a small selection. The complete, searchable list of Yoruba names meaning loveis at the top of this page — use the filter box to narrow it by sound, and open any name for its full meaning and pronunciation.
Yoruba Boy and Girl Names Meaning Love
Whether you are expecting a boy or a girl, there are beautiful Yoruba names meaning love to choose from. The179 Yoruba boy names meaning love tend to pair a strong, confident sound with the meaning of love, while the 175 Yoruba girl names meaning love often combine grace and beauty with that same significance. There are also 201 unisex options that work wonderfully for any child.
Use the gender filter and search box in the list above to focus on exactly what you are looking for. EveryYoruba name meaning love links to its own detailed page, where you will find its full meaning, etymology, and a syllable-by-syllable pronunciation guide.
How to Choose Your Yoruba Name Meaning Love
- Say it aloud with your surname to test the rhythm and flow.
- Check the meaning — confirm the name truly expresses love in a way you love.
- Consider the sound — pick an Yoruba name whose music delights you.
- Mind the initials and nicknames that the name invites.
- Think long-term — a great Yoruba name meaning love suits a child and an adult alike.
For a complete framework, see our handbook to choosing a baby name.
Explore More Love Names and Yoruba Names
This page is part of a larger collection. You can explore names meaning love from other cultures, or other meanings within the Yoruba tradition:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Yoruba names that mean love?
Yoruba names meaning love are names from the Yoruba tradition whose meaning expresses the quality of love. Popular examples include Cusiaan, Yinrin, Jinbin, Yaizin, Ayefemi, Ryasin, Kenin, Ifeyemi. The full list of 555+ such names is at the top of this page.
Are there both boy and girl Yoruba names meaning love?
Yes — there are 179 Yoruba boy names, 175 Yoruba girl names, and 201 unisex names meaning love in our collection.
How do I pronounce these Yoruba names?
Every name links to its own page with a syllable-by-syllable pronunciation guide, so you can learn to say any Yoruba name meaning love correctly before you choose it.