Kikelomo
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | A child is to be cared for |
| Region of origin | South-West Nigeria |
Kíkẹ́lọmọ is a common Nigerian given female name of Yoruba origin which means "A child is to be cared for".[1][2] Diminutive form is "Kike".
Origin and Meaning
[edit]Kikelomo is a name of Yoruba origin, in the south-west of Nigeria. In Yoruba, the name is oftentimes translated to mean "a child is to be pampered" or "a child is to be cherished". Consequently, the name covers the deep affection and valued status of the child within the family, exhibiting the Yoruba culture's emphasis on love and family string bonds.
As the Yoruba culture has demonstrated over the years, the name Kikelomo is often given to girls, expressing the parents' intention and belief for the child to receive surplus love and care.[2]
Notable people bearing the name
[edit]- Kikelomo Longe, Nigerian politician
- Florence Kikelomo Ajayi, Nigerian football defender
References
[edit]- ^ "Kíkẹ́lọmọ". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ a b "The meaning and history of the name Kikelomo". Venere. 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
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