Oluwa
The Oluwa prefix name is of African origin. It is the Yoruba word for Lord, but in this context used to refer to God.[1] It is a prefix and used with other relevant words/name. It is mostly used in some Yoruba first names and in fewer Yoruba Surnames/ last names.
Examples are :
- Oluwadamilola – A unisex name and it means The Lord (God) has decorated me with wealth.
- Oluwaseun - The Lord (God) has done great
- Oluwadarasimi – A unisex name and it means God has been good to me.
- Oluwademilade – This name is for males and females,it means God has crowned me.
- Oluwapelumi – This name is unisex, and it means God is with me.
- Oluwashindara – This name means God still does wonders.
- Oluwaferanmi – This is a unisex name, and it means God loves me.
- Oluwafunmilayo – This is a unisex name, and it means God gave me joy.
- Oluwafunso – This name is for males, and it means God has given you to look after.
- Oluwagbenga – This name is given to male babies meaning God has lifted me up.
- Oluwakanyinsola – This is a name for girls, and it means God has added sweetness to my wealth.
- Oluwatoyin – This is a unisex name (although it is more common for girls than boys) and it means God is worthy to be praised.
- Oluwatunmise – A unisex name and it means God has regenerated me.
- Oluwabukola – This name is unisex, and it means God has added to wealth or increased wealth.
- Oluwabusayo – A name given to both male and female babies meaning God adds to the joy.
- Oluwabusola – This is a girl’s name, and it means God adds to wealth.
- Oluwadamilare – A name given to male babies meaning God exonerates/acquits me.
- Oluwafemi – This name is for males, and it means God loves me.
- Oluwafeyifunmi – This name is for females, and it means God has given this one to me.
- Oluwafeyikemi – This is a name for girls, and it means God uses this (one) to care for me.
- Oluwafeyisayo – This is a name for girls, and it means God uses this (one) to add to (my) joy/God Has Turned This Gift into Joy.
- Oluwatobi – A name for both boys and girls meaning God is big, or God is mighty.
- Oluwatofunmi – A Yoruba name for girls meaning God is enough for me, or God is sufficient for me.
- Oluwatomiwa – Given to both male and female babies and it means God has come for me.
- Oluwatosin – This name is unisex, and it means God is worthy of worship.
And so many of such names.
Notable people
[edit]- Oluwashina Okeleji
- Oluwatoyin Asojo
- Oluwaseun Oyegunle
- Oluwasegun Abiodun
- Oluwapelumi Arameedey Kayode
- Oluwakemi Adejoro Ojo
- Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke Atilade
- Mojisola Oluwa
Deities
[edit]- Orisa Oluwa, a deity in the Yoruba religion
References
[edit]- ^ Johnson Olawale, "Yoruba names starting with Oluwa and their meaning", Legit, retrieved 19 June 2020.
See also
[edit]- Olu, a diminutive of Oluwa as a given name