name
Dada
a unisex given name, an oruko amutorunwa given to a child born with long curly hair or locks; An orisha of nature, plants, and children. They are identified as an older sibling of Sango and associated as the deification of the Alaafin of Oyo, Ajaka. They are believed to be a protecter of Dada children.
Yoruba name.
This dictionary uses simplified unmarked Yoruba spelling for consistency. Meanings can vary by dialect, region and context.