Iyìọlá is a Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin which means "The prestige of wealth".[1] It originated from Southwest Nigeria.

Iyiola
Language(s)Yoruba
Origin
Word/nameNigerian
MeaningPrestige of wealth
Region of originSouth-West Nigeria

The diminutive version includes "Iyi" "Ọla".

Notable people bearing the name

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Iyiola Omisore, Nigerian politician

Joan Iyiola, British-Nigerian actress

Iyiola Solanke, Nigerian lawyer

Iyiola Elvis: An actor

Iyiola Oladunjoye: A graduate researcher

Shola Iyiola: A saxophonist

HRH Oba Dr. Iyiola Oyewole Matanmi III: The Ataoja

References

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  1. ^ "Iyìọlá". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.