Nigerian Yoruba Names, Meanings, and their History

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Aakeen (ah-KEEN)

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Aanu (AH-nu)

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Abarr (uh-BAR)

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Abasi (ah-BAH-see)

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Abayomi (ah-bah-YOH-mee)

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Abi (AY-bee)

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Abimola (ah-BEE-mo-lah)

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Abrah (AY-brə)

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Abu (AH-boo)

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Adaleru (ah-dah-leh-roo)

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Ades (AH-dess)

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Adikurma (Ah-dee-kur-mah)

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