Yorùbá Colours
Colours bring life and meaning to the world around us, and learning their names in Yorùbá is a wonderful way to expand your vocabulary and connect with the language more deeply.
On this page, you’ll discover the Yorùbá words for common colours, paired with clear visuals to help you easily recognize and remember them. Whether you’re describing clothes, nature, or everyday objects, knowing these colours will make your Yorùbá conversations more vibrant and expressive.
Yorùbá
Colour
- Àwọ̀ àkàlàmàgbo
Purple
- Àwọ̀ àwúnyọ
- Àwọ̀ ilẹ̀
- Àwọ̀ pápá
Brown
- Àwọ̀ dúdú
Black
- Àwọ̀ eérú
Grey
- Àwọ̀ ewé
Green
- Àwọ̀ funfun
White
- Àwọ̀ òféèfé
Yellow
- Àwọ̀ òṣùmàrè
Rainbow
- Àwọ̀ ọsàn
Orange
- Àwọ̀ pupa
Red
- Àwọ̀ sánmọ̀
Blue
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