Omiyale is a Nigerian surname of Yoruba origin, meaning "The river god(dess) stopped by the house," often associated with the belief that a Yemọja priestess has reincarnated. The name also means " blessing of the spirit of water". It is composed of the Yoruba words “omi” (water or river), “yà” (to visit or stop by), and “ilé” (house or home). Morphologically, it is written as omi-yà-ilé. [1][2][3]
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | " Blessing of the spirit of water" |
| Region of origin | South-west Nigeria |
Notable people with the surname
edit- Frank Omiyale (born 1982) American football player
References
edit- ^ "Omíyalé". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Omiyale Pronunciation". www.howtopronounce.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Omiyale Meaning & Pronunciation". NamesLook. Retrieved 2024-11-03.