What are examples of Yoruba names and their meanings?

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

12. Ìtàn tí a kọ́ láti kọ́ ìwà rere ni (A story written to teach good character is)

    • A. Ìtàn òtítọ́ (True story)
    • B. Ìtàn àṣà àti ìwà (Story of culture and character)
    • C. Ìtàn ìṣẹ̀lẹ̀ àgbà (Story of adult events)
    • D. Ìtàn ìjọba (Government story)
    • Explanation: Stories that aim to teach good character are often rooted in culture and focus on character development.
    • The correct option is B. Ìtàn àṣà àti ìwà.

13. Àpẹẹrẹ orúkọ ẹni tí ó tọ́ ni (An example of a suitable name for a person is)

    • A. Adé
    • B. Àdá
    • C. Adéwé
    • D. A àti B (A and B)
    • Explanation: Adé and Àdá are both common and suitable Yoruba names.
    • The correct option is D. A àti B.

14. Àpẹẹrẹ orúkọ ìbílẹ̀ ni (An example of an indigenous name is)

    • A. Adé
    • B. John
    • C. Mary
    • D. Peter
    • Explanation: Adé is a traditional Yoruba name, while John, Mary, and Peter are foreign names.
    • The correct option is A. Adé.