Ibiyemi ⓘis a Nigerian given name and surname of Yoruba origin, morphologically written as "ìbí-yẹ-mí." In Yoruba, "ìbí" means "(good) birth," "yẹ" means "worthy of" or "befitting," and "mí" means "me." Together, it translates to "worthy child" or "(good) birth is worthy of me." This name is unisex, used for both male and female. [1][2]
Gender | Unisex |
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Language(s) | Yoruba |
Origin | |
Word/name | Yoruba |
Meaning | "worthy child" or "good birth is worthy of me." |
Region of origin | South-west Nigeria |
Other names | |
Short form(s) | Yemi |
Notable people with the name
edit- Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Nigerian academic
- Samuel Ibiyemi (1954–2021), Nigerian academic
References
edit- ^ "Ìbíyẹmí". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Ibiyemi - Unisex's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-27.