noun
oruko amutorunwa
A class of Yoruba given names given to children who are born in unique or peculiar circumstances, they are believed to be predestined. Examples include the names Taiwo and Kehinde, (given to a set of twins), Ojo and Aina, (names given to children born with a nuchal cord), and Dada (name given to a child born with long curly hair).
Yoruba noun.
This dictionary uses simplified unmarked Yoruba spelling for consistency. Meanings can vary by dialect, region and context.
