Learn Animal Names in Yorùbá

Animals are some of the first words many people learn in a new language. From pets and farm animals to birds and wildlife, they are part of everyday conversations, children’s books, and family life. This visual dictionary helps you learn common animal names in Yorùbá through clear pictures, English translations, and native pronunciation.

Instead of memorising a list of words, you’ll connect each animal with its image and hear how it’s pronounced. Learning this way helps new vocabulary feel more natural and easier to remember, making it a great resource for children, beginners, and families learning together.

Learn Through Pictures and Sound

Seeing an image while hearing the correct pronunciation strengthens memory and builds confidence. Explore each animal at your own pace, listen as often as you like, and revisit the page whenever you want to refresh your vocabulary.

Yorùbá

Animals

  • Àdàbà

Dove

  • Àdán

Bat

  • Adìẹ

Chicken

  • Àgùnfọn

Giraffe

  • Àgùntàn

Sheep

  • Ajá

Dog

  • Àkàlàmàgbo

Ground hornbill

  • Akàn

Crab

  • Akika

Pangolin

  • Alángbá

Lizard

  • Alántakùn

Spider

  • Àwòdì

Hawk

  • Èèrà

Ants

  • Ehoro

Rabbit

  • Ejò

Snake

  • Èku

Rat

  • Èkuté

Mouse

  • Erè
  • Mánámáná
  • Òjòlá

Python

  • Erin

Elephant

  • Erinmi

Hippopotamus

  • Ewúrẹ́

Goat

  • Ẹfọn

Buffalo

  • Ẹja

Fish

  • Ẹkùn

Leopard

  • Ẹkùn abìlà

Tiger

  • Ẹlẹ́dẹ̀

Pig

  • Ẹmọ́

Guinea pig

  • Ẹranko

Animal

  • Ẹṣin

Horse

  • Ẹtu
  • Ìgalà

Antelope

  • Ẹyẹ

Bird

  • Idì

Eagle

  • Igún
  • Igúnnugún

Vulture

  • Ìgbín

Snail

  • Ìjàlọ

Soldier ant

  • Ìjàpá

Tortoise

  • Ìnàkí

Gorilla/Ape

  • Ìré

Cricket

  • Kẹ́tẹ́kẹ́tẹ́

Donkey

  • Kìníún

Lion

  • Kọ̀nkọ̀

Frog

  • Lékèléké

Cattle Egret

  • Màálù

Cow

  • Òbúko

He-goat

  • Ògòǹgò

Ostrich

  • Ológìní
  • Ológbò

Cat

  • Òòrẹ̀

Porcupine

  • Òṣùṣù
  • Ẹkùn rẹ́rẹ́

Cheetah

  • Ọ̀bọ

Monkey

  • Ọ̀gà
  • Alágẹmọ

Chameleon

  • Ọ̀kẹ́rẹ́

Squirrel

  • Ọ̀kín

Peacock

  • Ọ̀ọ̀nì

Crocodile

  • Ọ̀yà

Hedgehog

  • Pẹ́pẹ́yẹ

Duck

  • Ràkúnmí

Camel

  • Ṣebe

Cobra

  • Tòlótòló

Turkey

Why You’ll Love This Tool

  • Learn everyday animal names
  • Hear native pronunciation
  • Visual learning with pictures
  • Great for children and beginners
  • Easy to revisit anytime

Continue Learning

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