Babajide
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | "Father has returned" or "Father has awakened" |
| Region of origin | South-west, Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Jide, Jido |
Bàbájídé ⓘ is a masculine name of Yoruba origin; a major ethnic group in South-western Nigeria. The name is derived from the Yoruba words, bàbá – " father " jí –"wake up," and dé –"arrive." Thus, Bàbájídé means "Father has returned" or "Father has awakened." The name is traditionally given to a son born after the death of the father or grandfather, symbolising the return or presence of a paternal figure within the family. People with the given name include: