Every first of the month, Nigerian timelines fill with Happy New Month messages. If you would like to send yours in Yoruba, this guide gives you the greeting, the Yoruba name for November and a handful of short wishes. Today, 1 November, begins the month the Yoruba calendar knows as Bélú.
How to say Happy New Month in Yoruba
A common way to greet someone at the start of the month is Ẹ kú oṣù tuntun, which means ‘greetings on the new month’ (oṣù is month, tuntun is new). Yoruba greetings usually begin with Ẹ kú followed by the occasion, so this follows the same pattern as the greetings in our Yoruba greetings guide.
November in Yoruba: Bélú
In the traditional Yoruba month names, November is Bélú, October is Ọ̀wàrà and December is Ọ̀pẹ̀. Spellings and tone marks vary a little between sources and towns. For all twelve months, see our guide to the Yoruba months of the year.
Short new-month wishes in Yoruba
| Yoruba | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Kí oṣù tuntun yìí jẹ́ oṣù ayọ̀ fún ọ. | May this new month be a month of joy for you. |
| Kí o ní àlàáfíà ní oṣù yìí. | May you have peace and well-being this month. |
| Kí iṣẹ́ rẹ yọrí sí rere. | May your work turn out well. |
| Kí ìdílé rẹ ní ayọ̀. | May your family have joy. |
| Kí oṣù yìí mú ìlọsíwájú wá fún ọ. | May this month bring you progress. |
Use ọ or rẹ for one person you know well. For an elder or a group, switch to the respectful plural forms, as explained in our guide to greeting elders in Yoruba.
Plan your month in Yoruba
New months are a good time to start a small learning habit. Learn the days of the week in Yoruba, practise the numbers, or follow our 30-day Yoruba study plan, which fits neatly into November.
Frequently asked questions
What is November called in Yoruba? Bélú in the traditional month names.
How do I say new month in Yoruba? Oṣù tuntun.
Photo: Unsplash contributor, a monthly planner, illustrative. Spellings and tone marks follow common usage; check with a native speaker for formal writing.
