Yorùbá is a sweet language that South Western Nigerians speak. Yoruba tribe is predominantly of South Western Nigeria, some parts of Benin republic, Cuba, Brazil and so on. The reason for the spread to other continents and regions was due to colonialism and slave trade. Yoruba is one of the most spoken and understood languages…
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Meaning of Bàbá Wèrè.
Bàbá Wèrè is a slang that Yoruba guys and ladies use to address a guy who is prone to doing crazy stuffs. It’s not necessarily an insult. But rather, it’s a slang used to tease other people. It is commonly used among Yoruba guys that are friends to refer to each other. Baba were is…
30 Painful Yoruba insults- Ultimate list.
When it comes to insults ehn.. The Yorùbá tribe has it. Any Nigerian can testify to this! Gbam. Gbammer. Gbammest! 😔 Seriously.. Like, Yoruba people love to insult. Most times, it’s not really serious though. Just for fun or just to tease someone… But Yoruba language has a large vocabulary of insulting words. So, we…
Differences Between Yorùbá And Igbo People.
Hmm. Yoruba people. Igbo people. These two tribes are closely related as much as they’d think they aren’t. As you well know, the Yoruba tribe is one of the many ethnic groups we have in Nigeria. And the Igbo tribe is also another beautiful tribe we have. I will try to make this post as…
Wèrè/Werey- Here’s The Meaning
Wèrè is a derogatory Yoruba Word. Were is also commonly written as Werey. Werey is not the correct spelling though. The correct one is Wèrè. Wèrè is a Yoruba insult that Means “Mad person” in English. Wèrè is a very common insult in Yorùbá Language. Pronunciation of Wèrè– Way-ray Example: 1. Wèrè ni ẹni yẹn…
Àwọn- The Yorùbá Pronoun.
Àwọn is a Yorùbá Pronoun/ ọ̀rọ̀ àrọpo orukọ. Àwọn is a Yoruba Word for “The/These”. Example: 1. Àwọn èèyàn ti lọ tán.. (The People have all gone..) 2. Àwọn Nǹkan tí mo gbé yìí tí dànù tán.. (These things that I carried have all poured out..) You might also like: The meaning of Gbóná
Àlàbí- Meaning of the Name
Àlàbí is a Yorùbá Name that means, “we prospered and then gave birth to this child”. This name is most commonly given to Males in Yoruba culture. It is used both as a first name and a surname.
Àìná- Here’s The Meaning
Àìná is an Orúkọ amutọ̀runwá. That is, a name derived from the nature in which the child is born. There are different Orúkọ amutọ̀runwá ìn Yorùbá culture. There are òjó, Àìná, Alábá, Ojugbodi, etc. Àìná is a Yoruba Name that means, “a female child that came out with the umbilical cord tied around her neck..”…
Àgbàawó- Here’s The Meaning
Àgbàawó is a slang and a Yoruba word as well. The slang Àgbàawó is used frequently among guys to refer to each other teasingly. When a Yoruba guy wants to call another guy, he can say, “Àgbàawó” to call the guy. Meanwhile, the real meaning of Àgbàawó is, “elderly traditional priest”. Or “deity/ Yoruba gods“….
Àgbàyà – Here’s The Meaning.
Àgbàyà is a teasing insult. It is commonly said by Yoruba parents to their kids especially their first norms who are trying to dupe their younger ones of sweets or biscuits. Mind you, it is not usually meant to be a REAL INSULT. It’s just a tease. A serious tease. Àgbàyà means, “an elderly person…