Táíwò

The first twin: taste the world.

Syllables

táíwò

Built from

tọ́ (taste) + ayé (the world) + wò (and see)

Usage

Given to the first-born of twins. In tradition Táíwò is sent ahead to see if the world is good.

Significance

Twin names (orúkọ àmútọ̀runwá) come with the child: they are determined by the circumstances of birth.

Source: Drafted with AI assistance for YorubaLanguage.org (October 2026). Awaiting review by a Yoruba linguist.