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Toriola

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Toriola
GenderUnisex
Language(s)Yoruba
Origin
Word/nameNigerian
Meaning"Because of wealth"
Region of originSouth-west Nigeria

Toriola is a Nigerian surname of  Yoruba origin, meaning "Because of wealth" or "For the sake of success," often used in southwestern Nigeria. The name is derived from the components "nítorí" (because of) and "ọlá" (success or wealth). Morphologically, it is written as (ní)torí-ọlá.[1][2][3]

Notable people with the surname

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References

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  1. ^ "toriola | Nigerian Names & Meanings". onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  2. ^ "Toríọlá". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  3. ^ Egbosiuba, Jeanne. "Female Yoruba Baby Names Beginning With T » All Things Nigeria". Retrieved 2024-11-03.