Fayola

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Meaning

Good luck

Linguistic Origin

Yoruba

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

West Africa

Global Spellings

Arabic فايولا

Urdu فائولا

Persian فایولا

Bengali ফায়োলা

Pashto فایولا

Alternate Spellings

Fayolah

Capturing elegance and depth, Fayola stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Good luck', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in African (Yoruba) regions, Fayola has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Yoruba fayola, 'good fortune walks with honor' - found across West African communities.

Notable Historical Usage

Yoruba names are sentences in miniature, recording the circumstances of a birth or a hope held for the child. Muslim families in Yorubaland commonly give both a Yoruba name and an Arabic one.