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Born into wealth
Born in wealth God Yoruba
One who walks proudly
In Yoruban mythology, Aganju was the son and hu...
World is not enough
Wealth increases grows continuously
Happiness joyful contentment spirit
Peace on earth. (Nigerian).
He fights for possession. (Nigerian).
Born face down
Woke into royalty God Yoruba
Woke into chieftaincy God Yoruba
Strength of community family
Hand of God
Strong as pillar
Hand of the king
One born deliberately
Awaited one
Encounters destiny God Yoruba
It is there
One who holds wealth
Profitable encounter; our encounter brings weal...
Shelter in storm
Wise or intelligent
Friend. (Ugandan).
Bravery lives God Yoruba
Bravery reaches home family
We have a boy. (Nigerian).
Brave (Nigerian).
Bravery is God's wealth
Bravery consoles comforts me
Bravery stands remains firm
Brave one brings revenge
Strong enough
Bravery returns comes back
Bravery comes home returns
Bravery pleases me
Brave attracts me
Brave desires God loves me Yoruba
Valor befits home
Bravery befits befitting this
Destined for strength
Fated for bravery God Yoruba
My turn. (Nigerian).
First born son
Ghanian name for one born on Thursday.
Born on Sunday
Ghanian name for the second twin born.