Temitayo
teh-mee-TAH-yoh
Temitayo is a unisex name of African origin, meaning “Temitayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning "mine is worth joy" or "mine is worth happiness."”, and peaked in popularity in 2005.
What Temitayo Means
“Temitayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning "mine is worth joy" or "mine is worth happiness."”
The Story of Temitayo
From Nigeria, a name that sings of joy and worth, a promise of happiness for your child.
Temitayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, first appearing in records around 1984. It means 'mine is worth joy' or 'mine is worth happiness,' a declaration of contentment and inner wealth.
You envision your child carrying a deep, abiding joy, a sense of inner richness that radiates outward. This name reflects your hope that her life will be filled with happiness and contentment.
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Peak Year
#13 in 2005
Total Births
127
First Recorded
1984
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