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Yoruba Mythology

Ọbatala

Boy
Meaning

Ọbatala means king of white cloth.

Demographic Rank #166 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Ọba-Ta-La
Syllables 3
Starting Sound Ọ
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Ọbatala

Aa
IPA Notation /ọbʌtʌlʌ/
Transliteration Ọbatala
Root Representation Ọbatala
Script Form Ọbatala
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Ọbatala

1 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Leader (Ruling Number 1)

Core Personality Traits
Independence Ambition Originality

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Yoruba Mythology
Category All Mythology
Gender Boy
Name Length 7 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Ọbatala

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Ægir Ægir means sea or ocean. Ba'al Hammon A lovely baby name of Semitic Mythology origin, traditionally chosen for boys. Ǫrvar A variant of Orva, meaning "Golden city; A fictional name".

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Ḫebat A lovely baby name of Hurrian Mythology origin, traditionally chosen for girls. Ọṣun Ọṣun means flow.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Ọbatala & Ọṣun Girl
Ọṣun means flow.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Ọbatala

Ọbatala'Elî
'Elî means ascension, My God, My God is an oath, or torch.1 Syllables
ỌbatalaAaden
Aaden means fire or little fire.1 Syllables
ỌbatalaAage
A variant of Aaget, meaning "Diamond".1 Syllables
ỌbatalaAali
Aali means high, lofty, or sublime.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Ọbatala

Rhythm Cadence

Dactylic (Flowing Multi-Syllable)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
'Ebdulla Abdulla Abimbola Abiola
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Ọbatala

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Yoruba Mythology Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Ọbatala

What does the name Ọbatala mean?▼

The name Ọbatala means "Ọbatala means king of white cloth.".

What is the origin and category of the name Ọbatala?▼

The name Ọbatala has origins in Yoruba Mythology naming customs and is categorized under All Mythology.

How do you pronounce Ọbatala?▼

The name Ọbatala is pronounced Ọba-Ta-La (/ọbʌtʌlʌ/) with 3 syllables.

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Aaden Boy

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