Temilade

Meaning of Temilade

Temilade, pronounced “teh-mee-LAH-day,” is a feminine Yoruba name that translates to “the crown is mine,” evoking images of realeza, purpose, and quiet authority. Originating in southwestern Nigeria, it carries the cultural weight of royalty in Yoruba traditions, where the crown, or ade, symbolizes destiny and leadership. In the United States the name remains rare yet steady—recorded between five and seven newborns most years since 2006 and ranking just inside the top 1,000 in recent counts—suggesting a small but consistent diaspora influence rather than a passing trend. Parents often choose Temilade to honor ancestry while giving their daughter a global-sounding name that blends gracefully with English and Spanish phonetics. From Lagos to Los Angeles, Temilade stands as a concise declaration of self-worth, a coronita of identity for a new generation.

Pronunciation

Yoruba

• Pronunced as teh-mee-LAH-day (/təˈmi.la.de/)

• Temitope
• Temiloluwa