The Christening

Idowu

Idowu (pronounced i-do-WOU) is a unisex name of Yoruba origin, used in Nigeria. It means “A child born straight after twins.”

Jour & circonstances de naissance Famille & lignée

More Yoruba names

Ade — Crown
Adebayo — The crown meets joy
Adekunle — The crown fills the house
Adeola — Crown of honour, crown of wealth
Ayo — Joy
Ayodele — Joy enters the house
Ayomide — My joy has arrived
Ayotunde — Joy has come back
Damilola — Showered with blessings (short form of Oluwadamilola, “God has made me wealthy”)
Ekundayo — Tears turn into joy

Abla — Born on a Tuesday (Ablavi: “Tuesday’s daughter”)
Adjo — Born on a Monday
Adjoua — Born on a Monday (Twi tradition); Tuesday in the Baoulé calendar
Affoué — Born on a Friday (Twi tradition); Saturday in the Baoulé calendar
Afi — Born on a Friday
Afriyie — Born at a favourable time; a child of good omen
Ahou — Born on a Wednesday (Twi tradition); Thursday in the Baoulé calendar
Akissi — Born on a Sunday (Twi tradition); Monday in the Baoulé calendar
Amenan — Born on a Wednesday in the Baoulé calendar; the Twi equivalent is Abena (Tuesday)
Amoin — Born on a Saturday (Twi tradition); Sunday in the Baoulé calendar

“Idowu” comes from Yoruba culture (Nigeria). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.