Ìbíyẹmí is a Yoruba name that celebrates the dignity of a good birth. Like many Yoruba names, it works as a short sentence, a statement of gratitude and pride that parents place on a child. Below you will find its meaning, morphology, pronunciation, cultural background and related names.
Meaning of Ìbíyẹmí
(Good) birth is worthy of me.
Morphology
ìbí-yẹ-mí
Gloss
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ìbí | (good) birth |
| yẹ | worthy of, befitting of |
| mí | me |
How to pronounce Ìbíyẹmí
Break it into four syllables: ì-bí-yẹ-mí, roughly “ee-BEE-yeh-MEE.” The letter ẹ sounds like the “e” in “bed.” Yoruba is a tonal language, so keep the marked tones in writing to preserve the meaning.
Cultural significance
In Yoruba culture a name is a prayer and a record. Names built on ìbí (birth) speak about the child’s arrival and family. Ìbíyẹmí expresses that the parent is proud of the child’s birth and considers it fitting. It is a name about honour and belonging, announced to the family at the Yoruba naming ceremony.
Variants and short forms
Yẹmí is the common short form listed for this name.
Similar Yoruba names
- Ìbídùn: birth is sweet.
- Ìbíkúnlé: birth fills the home.
- Ìbírọ̀nkẹ́: birth to be pampered.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ìbíyẹmí mean? It means “(good) birth is worthy of me.”
Is it for boys or girls? Many Yoruba names are not strictly tied to gender, so families choose according to their own tradition.
Where can I find more names? See our list of Yoruba baby names and their meanings.
