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Oriki

“Praise poetry; the praised one”

oh-REE-kee

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Origin

Yoruba

Language

Niger-Congo (Volta-Niger)

Pronunciation

oh-REE-kee

Gender

unisex

Cultural Significance

A Yoruba name drawn from the tradition of oriki praise poetry, celebrating lineage and identity.

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My joy has arrived

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Person of story; one with a rich history

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