Kikelomo
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | A child is to be cared for |
| Region of origin | South-West Nigeria |
Kíkẹ́lọmọ ⓘ is a common Nigerian given female name of Yoruba origin which means "A child is to be cared for".[1] Diminutive form is "Kike".
Origin and meaning
Kikelomo is a name of Yoruba origin, in the south-west of Nigeria. In Yoruba, the name is often translated to mean "a child is to be pampered" or "a child is to be cherished". The name Kikelomo is often given to girls.[1]
Notable people bearing the name
- Kikelomo Longe, Nigerian politician
- Florence Kikelomo Ajayi, Nigerian football defender
References
- ^ a b "The meaning and history of the name Kikelomo". Venere. 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2024-10-06.