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Significado del nombreOmotola Ọmọtọ́lá

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Significado
A child who is as valuable and worthy as wealth itself.
Origen
Yoruba
Pronunciación
Aw-maw-TAW-lah

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Sobre el nombre Omotola

Omotola is a compound name from the Yoruba language of West Africa, derived from the words 'Omo' meaning child, 'to' meaning to be enough or equal to, and 'ola' meaning wealth or nobility. It translates to 'a child is as worthy as wealth,' reflecting the traditional Yoruba value that children are the ultimate form of riches and prestige.

Contexto cultural

The name is common among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and is traditionally given to girls to signify that their birth is a blessing surpassing material gain. It is often shortened to nicknames like Tola or Omot in casual settings.

Variantes y diminutivos

  • Tola
  • Motala
  • Omotolani
  • Omo-Tola

Personas famosas llamadas Omotola

  • Omotola Jalade Ekeinde1995–present

    Award-winning Nollywood actress and Time 100 honoree.

  • Omotola Oronti2010s–present

    Notable Nigerian visual artist known for contemporary figurative paintings.

  • Omotola Taiwo2010s–present

    Professional Nigerian footballer known as 'Omo-T'.

Preguntas frecuentes

What does Omotola mean?
Omotola is a Yoruba name meaning 'a child is as valuable as wealth' or 'a child is worth as much as riches.'
How do you pronounce Omotola?
It is pronounced oh-moh-TOH-lah, with each syllable typically receiving equal stress or a slight emphasis on the third syllable.
Is Omotola a boy or girl name?
Omotola is primarily used as a feminine name in Yoruba culture, though 'Tola' can sometimes appear in unisex compound names.
What is the origin of the name Omotola?
The name originates from the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo.

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