Yoruba

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Etymology

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From (to bring) +‎ èyí (this) +‎ (to come), literally To bring this one [the child]

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Múyìíwá

  1. a unisex given name meaning “brings this one”, usually a shortening of a longer name such as Olúwamúyìíwá (The Lord has brought this one), Ògúnmúyìíwá (Ogun has brought this one), Adémúyìíwá (Royalty has brought this one) etc.
  2. a surname

Usage notes

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  • Often conflated in writing with Múyìwá (brings honour) as the two are written as "Muyiwa" in English.

Descendants

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  • English: Muyiwa

See also

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