Temitope

Meaning of Temitope

From the vibrant heart of Yoruba-speaking Nigeria comes Temitope, a unisex gem that rings like a playful tune at a Diwali celebration. Literally meaning “Mine is worthy of thanks,” it wraps gratitude around a child’s identity like a silken sari drapes a festive lamp. Parents hunting for a name that leaps between tradition and modernity will find it sparkles with both roots and reach. Pronounced teh-MEE-toh-peh, it rolls off the tongue with the ease of morning chai and carries an ebullient spirit as bright as Holi colors. Though still rare on U.S. baby charts—peeking into the top thousand occasionally since the late ’70s—Temitope stands out like a shining diya in a sea of ordinary, offering a narrative of thankfulness that unfolds like a beloved family tale.

Pronunciation

Yoruba

• Pronunced as teh-MEE-toh-peh (/tɛˈmiːtoˈpɛ/)

• Temidayo
• Temilade
• Temiloluwa
• Temitayo
• Temilolu
• Temisan