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{{Infobox name|name=Ìyàndá|origin=Yoruba|language=Yoruba|region=South-west, Nigeria|meaning="one specially chosen to be made"|gender=Male & Female (unisex)}} |
{{Infobox name|name=Ìyàndá|origin=Yoruba|language=Yoruba|region=South-west, Nigeria|meaning="one specially chosen to be made"|gender=Male & Female (unisex)}} |
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'''Ìyàndá''' is a Yoruba name predominantly used in |
'''Ìyàndá''' {{Audio|Yo-Iyanda.ogg|audio}} is a Yoruba name predominantly used in [[South West (Nigeria)|South-west Nigeria]]. The name is composed of three distinct words "Ì" meaning "the act of," yàn meaning "to select," and dá meaning "to create." Hence, the full meaning of Ìyàndá can be interpreted as "one specially chosen to be made" or "purposefully made."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iyanda - Girl's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity |url=https://babymigo.com/baby-names/iyanda60 |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=Babymigo |language=en}}</ref> It is a name used by both males and females ([[unisex]]) and holds significance within the [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] community for its connotation of intentional creation or uniqueness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=beulahmedia |title=What Does Iyanda Represent? |url=https://nameslexicon.com/search/?search=Iyanda |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=nameslexicon.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=IYANDA {{!}} Nigerian Names & Meanings |url=https://onlinenigeria.com/nigeriannames/ad.php?blurb=20722 |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=onlinenigeria.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Popular people with the given name &surname == |
== Popular people with the given name &surname == |
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* [[Funmi Iyanda]] (born 1971) Nigerian media executive |
* [[Funmi Iyanda]] (born 1971) Nigerian media executive |
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* [[Wahab Iyanda Folawiyo]] - Nigerian businessman |
* [[Wahab Iyanda Folawiyo]] - Nigerian businessman |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Nigerian names]] |
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[[Category:Yoruba given names]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 20 November 2024
| Gender | Male & Female (unisex) |
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| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Yoruba |
| Meaning | "one specially chosen to be made" |
| Region of origin | South-west, Nigeria |
Ìyàndá ⓘ is a Yoruba name predominantly used in South-west Nigeria. The name is composed of three distinct words "Ì" meaning "the act of," yàn meaning "to select," and dá meaning "to create." Hence, the full meaning of Ìyàndá can be interpreted as "one specially chosen to be made" or "purposefully made."[1] It is a name used by both males and females (unisex) and holds significance within the Yoruba community for its connotation of intentional creation or uniqueness.[2][3]
Popular people with the given name &surname
[edit]- Funmi Iyanda (born 1971) Nigerian media executive
- Wahab Iyanda Folawiyo - Nigerian businessman
References
[edit]- ^ "Iyanda - Girl's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ beulahmedia. "What Does Iyanda Represent?". nameslexicon.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "IYANDA | Nigerian Names & Meanings". onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.