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Gbemisola

A Yoruba name meaning “carry me into wealth.”

Meaning and history

Gbemisola is a Yoruba feminine name meaning “carry me into wealth” or “place me in prosperity.” It belongs to a tradition of Yoruba names that express family hopes and circumstances surrounding a child’s birth. Nigerian actress Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade and politician Gbemisola Saraki are notable bearers.