Yoruba

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Etymology

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From (to bring) +‎ iyì or uyì (honor, dignity) +‎ (to come), literally To bring honour

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Múyìwá

  1. a unisex given name meaning “brings honour”, usually a shortening of a longer name such as Olúwamúyìwá (The Lord brings honour), Oyèmúyìwá (Chieftaincy brings honour), Ògúnmúyìwá (Ogun brings honour), Adémúyìwá (Royalty brings honour), Ifámúyìwá (Ifa brings honour) etc.
  2. a surname

Descendants

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  • English: Muyiwa

See also

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