OUR BABY'S NAME IS... | NIGERIAN NAMING CEREMONY
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 20. 03. 2019
- Name Hint " đ" . This is not the "traditional Nigerian-Yoruba Naming Ceremony". In the Yoruba culture, the child is usually named on the 8th day of life (exactly a week after he/she was born)
Yorubas believe that given names are so profound, meaningful and powerful that the names children bear can influence their entire life cyle, from sundary behavior, integrity, professions, success and so on.
In Yoruba culture, tradition calls for children to receive names from their fathers. However, children often receive names from their mothers, their grandparents, or other close kin as well.
Many Yorubas have more than one given name. At birth, the mother and father each bestowes their choice of names on the child, as a beloved child. In addition, grandparents and even close relatives are entitled to give the child favourite names.
The Ceremony begins with a Prayer and the introduction of the family and the baby and the welcoming of the guests and well wishers.
Prayers and songs of praise to God to welcome the new addition to the family.
The presiding elder then preside over the event with 7 symbolic items that are traditionally used to express the hope or path of a successful life.
The elder then presides over the rest of the ceremony, which involves presenting the child with seven core symbolic items. Traditionally, the items are rubbed against the childâs lips, but the modern approach to this practice involves the mother tasting the items on behalf of the child. The core items -water, salt, honey and /or sugar, palm oil, kola nut, bitter kola, pepper, and dried fish - and their symbolic significance are described below:
Water: Water is everlasting and has no enemies, since everything in life needs water to survive.
Symbolic Significance: The child will never be thirsty in life and that no enemies will slow its growth.
Palm oil (epo): Used to prevent rust, to lubricate and to massage and soothe the body.
Symbolic Significance: Given for a smooth and easy life; and living a life in love and no friction.
Bitter Kola (Orogbo): Unlike most other kola nuts, bitter kola lasts a very long time.
Symbolic Significance: Given so that the child will have a very long life.
Kola nut (obi): Kola nut is chewed and then spat out.
Symbolic Significance: Given to repel the evil in life.
Honey (Oyin): Used as a sweetener in food.
Symbolic Significance: Given for a sweet and happy life.
Pepper (Ata): Pepper has many seeds within its fruit.
Symbolic Significance: Given for a fruitful life with lots of children.
Dried Fish (áșžja): Fish lives in water, its natural environment, and uses its head to find its way in water, no matter how rough the water may be.
Symbolic Significance: Given so that the child will remain in its natural environment (the love of its parents) and will find its way in life and never be overcome, even in tough times.
Salt (iyá»): Used to add flavor to and preserve food.
Symbolic Significance: Given so that the childâs life will not be ordinary, but filled with flavor, happiness and substance, and so that the child will preserve all that is good.â
With each of the items administered the childâs names are then given starting with the grandparents and parents, and afterward by the community. All the names of the child are called out, and repeated by the community.
The ceremony concludes with food, dancing and celebration to honour this new life.
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How many likes can Baby Tiara đž get guys ?. The best name ever , I can tell Tito is going to be a very good big brother #adisawashere
Imisioluwa is my daughterâs name and I had her a day after your daughter was born. Pray the lord bless her and protect her.
Congratulations @Tiselola 1!
O congratulations to you toođđ
Congrats ma'am God bless your baby
Congratulations to u too dear
Congrats dear
I really love when a baby has many names, speaking so many positive things into her life, blessed girl đđ
How many can be written on birth certificate Nigeria.? If all are not on birth certificate, they are not officially her name just aliases.
Immediately I clicked to watch I liked. Been waiting for this. Thank God for our new baby.
Very beautiful name!!! Our Princess đđđđ Hope you recovering and resting well. Thank you for uploading
Wow! She's my daughter's name sake. Oghenemine.... I look up to God! Congrats again to you, Yomi and Tito
Wow this is so beautiful, seeing all the beautiful faces and all the kids. Congratulations again. Amen to all the prayers on baby and your family. Tito had a blast. Enjoy.
Love from a Nigerian CZcamsr...
Names upon names upon names all of them very meaningful and lovely. Spectacular! The decor, her outfit, the gifts, and most of all the LOVE and support she has from family, friends and loved ones.đđ
O my God what Lovely Pinks.
Tiaraoluwa,you are such a Lucky Baby.
May your Life always be Beautiful.
Like the day of your Christening.
Congratulations... We love you Tiara đ...Lovely decor...One boy and one girl...Exactly the team I have... Love this teamđ
Your Son is so cute and smart ma. Our little Princess is so adorable. Lovely name she's got. When it comes to naming our kids, it's very vital that they are given names that will determine the direction their lives goes, lovely name she bears. She is a precious gift from God. May the glory of God continually reflect in your home and family. Much love ma.
Mum and daughter looking so cute
Yay!!!! So excited for this video!
Sisi yemmi you're awesome. This is beautiful well done!
Awa video is here finally đđGods blessings on Tiaraoluwa now and always
đđđthe names you gave your daughter is so cute,Tito is still adorableâ€ïž
Congrats again Sisi! Tiaraoluwa is such a beautiful name, I remembered you mentioned in a video that you love the name! Lol and you actually used it. Tiara for short, love it! Howâs the baby doing?
Early today đthe decor is so pretty!
Congrats again on the baby girl, I am so happy for u .May the good Lord bless the bundle of joy and Tito, urself and hubby. One Luv from the UK
Just beautiful Sisi. thanks for sharing and Iâm sure we going to see a lot more of Tiara.... she looks like her daddy, heâs so proud. God bless you all!!
I tap into this Blessing for my own Children.
Congrats Sis Yemmieâ€ïžđ
Been waiting for this like...... beautiful names for our princess, God bless your family đđđđđâ€â€
So so wonderful. Beautiful names for a gorgeous baby. Love everything
I love when Tito speaks he's so adorable!!!!! And baby Tiara is so cute, Congratulations to Aunt SISI and FAMILY!!!
Congratulations from USA, such beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl!!! May the LORD bless you all!
Congratulations once more Maâam...
Beautiful Decoration, congratulations
Wow wow wow.....our beautiful angel is đđ Tiaraoluwađđ wat a luvly name,I luv it. Congratulations once again,am happy for u. Let thanks Almighty Allah for ur good health.
Have been waiting for you to upload since I'm so happy seeing this....what a lovely name,everything here is beautiful,long life our princess Tiara đđ
Your baby is so adorable! love the decor and all your outfits, mum looked beautiful ! Of course you look great despite all the work it takes with a new born, toddler and still have time to edit and upload! Congrats xoxo -Habiba
Congrats again and lovely everything - decor, food, names, people! Sisi Yemmie, you sabi throw down sha! Great job.
Tito's energy is on another level ođđđđđđđđđđ ... The decor is so beautifulđ€©đ€©đ€©đ€© ... lemme continue watching
Beautiful. Congratulations on the new baby
Yasss...... Congratulations once again.
To God be the glory..congrats to your family sisi
Beautiful decorations. Cute baby name and she is adorable. May God continue to bless ur family. Wish ur household more happiness.
Everything and everyone looks beautiful. Congrats again mummy Tiara
I live in the USA and love watching your videos. I am a dedicated subscriber. I love the meanings that are described in the ceremony. How awesome is that!!! What a beautiful ceremony for a beautiful family and wonderful new addition! Congratulations. Everyone looked so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I kept looking for more videos. You're the best! Love you and remember to take good care of you too :-) You have a daughter, a mini you. Lol
This decor is bomb i love it...God bless your family
Congrats mama. Nice name. The decoration is lit. Love it
I never even watch before i clicked the *Like* buttonđ.I enjoyed watching o,beautiful beautiful and may God continue to shower His blessings on our new Crown baby Thiarađđ.
The decor and cake is really nice. I love how meaningful each name is. Welcome Princess Tiara
Sisi Yemmi, I've been waiting for this. Thank you for uploading this video. Though I am a silent subscriber but you've been my role model. God bless and keep Tiaraoluwa.
Beautiful names for a beautiful baby with a beautiful heritage and culture. May God forever bless Baby Tiara!!!
She looks so beautiful,i love her name,d decor looks so stunningđđ
Wow beautiful big party wonderful names
Yay!!!!I have been refreshing my CZcams since Yesterday waiting for the video ever since I viewed ur story where u said u were editing this vlog .I am so glad...Love You So Much Sisi Yemmie..God bless you and your family đâ„ïž
yay...i have been waiting!
Congratulations
I have been waiting for this for a while now
Thank God it's finally here
Good bless our beautiful baby girl đđ
OMG! She is so pretty. The princess dress and shawl gorgeous! Congrats Sisi Yemmie
Beautiful. I love the decor. 10 names one child....awesome. congratulations
Ndomie for dayzzzz... Awee such precious gifts
She is blessed beyond measure and she shall be a blessing to her generation.
Tiaraowluwa đđ. Beautiful. Decor was beautiful as well. đž
The geleâs plait is so neat and you look fabulous on your outfit.God bless your little princess and your entire family.the naming ceremony is so unique and it displays Yoruba culture and I love it.omo see names..
beautiful lovely names, atoloruko oo.God bless and keep her
Finally Finally!! The wait is over. I have missed your Vlogs Sisi Yemmie. Congratulations once again.
She's so beautiful. Congratulations again the decoration is beautiful. Tiara you are welcome.
Welcome back.. We missed you
Yaaaay! Its here. Congratulations Sisi
Amen to all the powerful declarations. Welcome TiaraOluwa! âŁđ
Lovely, very lovely. Beautiful decoration, I enjoyed watching every bit of this vlog. I love the name Tiara. đâ€ïž. May God continue to bless you and yours. Amen đ
Wooo what a beautiful name my namesake and my surname girl
Congratulations, she is so adorable. May God protect & watch over Tiara, Tito & your entire household. They will grow up well & do exceedingly great in life.
Omg, sheâs just so beautiful đđđ love you and love your family
Wow, Sisi yemmie, good to have back... Lovely gifts
Beautiful celebration for your little one. Thanks for the added information in the description box for your American cousins. :)
Congratulations mama Tito, may the Lord continue to bless your family. Well done
Beautiful and flawless.
Gorgeous name for a gorgeous baby girl....everywhere looks beautiful. May her life continually radiates Godâs favor and glory ( amen )
Amen!
Amazing, I smiled through out the 14mins video. God bless Tiaraoluwa, may she fulfil her God giving destiny in the life and be the coolness in the eyes of her family, friends, generation and beyond. Ameen
Such a Beautiful ceremony đđI am Kenyan itâs interesting for me to learn about other cultures and practice đđthe decor is bomb đ„ your daughter has such a beautiful name
Awww!!! She's beautiful!!!!! Congratulations again!!! Wow I thought my daughter's four names we're a lot! But I'm sure they all have beautiful meanings. God bless her and you and family.
Wow......mummy is good, from now on every day will be Christmas. That is celebration galore. God bless you and ur sweet family and my cutie tiara
God loves u,bold Mum
At last, I've been expecting the Volg refreshing my timeline .... so excited for all the present our princess got ..so cute!
Congratulations once again Sisi,her name is beautiful fit for a princess.I love the decor.thanks for sharing.
Welcome back đđđ... I have really missed your vlogs
Can you please do another cooking segment when you have time? And congratulations on your baby â€ïžâ€ïž we love you in the US đ„°đ„°
You guys have big celebration for everything, that's awesome! !
Just beautiful!!!!! â€â€â€â€â€
very informative, beautiful ceremonie sis. CONGRATULATIONS
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a lovely Xteningđ đ đ đ€©đđđđđđđ. Great ceremony, she has my name as well o. đđđ€©đđOluwafunmilola. She is so adorableâ€ïž. May she be a bountiful beautiful blessed one to your lovely family. Tito is so so lovely, very big brother adorableđđ€©đ. Congratulations to you and your lovely family. The occasion was brief and great to watch. Thank you for sharing this special amazing occasion. Much đ đ. Great to see you looking gorgeous, lovely outfit and Men!! the gele is second to none đ€©đ. Well done. God will continue to bless your familyđ€©đ€đ€. So wonderful, Always a huge fan.
Thanks waoh Sisi beautiful decor. Like the name. God continue to bless your family đđđđđđčđčđčâ€ïžâ€ïžđ€đ€
Everything is so beautiful
Congratulations
Awesome! Congratulations once more for your bundle of joy SisiYemmie. Her names are so beautiful! â€đđđđ
Amen and Amen to all the prayer for the Beautiful Baby girl in JESUS NAME AMEN AND AMEN, congratulations again to you sisi and family. Beautiful decorations.
Congratulations Sisi Yemime and welcome to our youtube world Tiara.. We are excited to have you in our midst our previous little one...WE LOVE YOU
Beautiful name for a pretty baby.once again congratulations
Such beautiful names! And the decor was so nice đ congratulations! â€ïž
Beautiful christening. Decoration was on point
Congratulations dear Sisi Yemi...God bless & keep your baby always
..lovely decor ..e ku'nawo...
*Once again sisiyemmie congratulations nice name Tiara*
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.
Lool Titođčâ€ïžđ„°â€ïž. Beautifulâ€ïžâ€ïž
First to comment, I love watching you from way back 2013. God bless you and your family.... Congratulations once more on your bundle of Joy.
Welcome Tiaraoluwa, beautiful decor,,God bless your family ma
Thanks, SisiYemmie for showing us your beautiful daughter and family! Wishing you all the best now and for the future!!
Tiaraoluwa is such a beautiful name! Welcome into the world Tiara! â„ïž