Ireti
Meaninghope · Yoruba
Ireti is an African girl name meaning “hope”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funIreti starts and ends with the same letter, I. A neat little bookend.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ireti
Ireti is a girl name of African origin meaning “hope”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Ireti at school.
Origin:African names
More African girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Girl name: Imani · faith
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Luisa · famous warrior
Questions about the name Ireti
What does the name Ireti mean?
Ireti means “hope” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “hope” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Hope (“hope”), Nadia (“hope”), Esperanza (“hope”) and Amal (“hope”).
What is the origin of the name Ireti?
Ireti is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Ireti a boy or girl name?
Ireti is a girl name.
What names are similar to Ireti?
If you like Ireti, you might also like Hope, Nadia, Esperanza and Amal.
What should I know before naming my baby Ireti?
Ireti is an African girl name meaning “hope”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.