Babajide

Bàbá-jí-dé
GenderMale
Origin
Language(s)Yoruba
Word/nameNigerian
Meaning"Father has returned" or "Father has awakened"
Region of originSouth-west, Nigeria
Other names
Nickname(s)Jide, Jido
Related names
  • Babatunde
  • Bamidele
  • Babatunji
  • Babawale
  • Babafemi
  • Babatope
  • Babajimi
  • Babaseun
  • Babasola
  • Babafemi
  • Babakola
  • Babasoji
  • Babawale
  • Babakola
  • Babayomi
  • Babayemi

Bàbájídé audioⓘ is a masculine name of Yoruba origin; a major ethnic group in South-western Nigeria. The name is derived from the Yoruba words, bàbá – " father " jí –"wake up," and dé –"arrive." Thus, Bàbájídé means "Father has returned" or "Father has awakened."[1] The name is traditionally given to a son born after the death of the father or grandfather, symbolising the return or presence of a paternal figure within the family. It carries deep cultural significance in Yoruba society, where fathers play an essential role in the family. Nicknames include "Jide" "Jido" .[2][3][4][5][6]

  1. ^ "Babájídé". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  2. ^ "Babajide - Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  3. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Babajide". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  4. ^ "Unveiling Babajide: Meaning, Origin, Nicknames, Popularity & More". namesaurus. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  5. ^ "Babajide | Nice Baby Name". www.nicebabyname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  6. ^ "Name Babajide: origin, meaning, etymology, and character traits". nomorigine.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.