Orúkọ Mùsùlùmí

Your name was given with intention. Know what that intention was

Many Yorùbá Islamic names were adapted over generations of oral tradition — beautiful, but often misunderstood. Trace yours back to its Arabic root

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How it works

  1. Enter the name

    Type any Yorùbá Islamic name as you know it — any spelling, with or without tone marks.

  2. See the Arabic origin

    We show the authentic Arabic form in script and transliteration, with its precise meaning.

  3. Understand the adaptation

    Learn how and why your name changed when it came into Yorùbá — phonology, oral transmission, and history.

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