Olajuwon
oh-LAH-joo-won
Popularity
#9596
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
African
Total Births
633
Peak Year
#58 in 1994
First Recorded
1983
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A Yoruba (Nigerian) name, commonly meaning 'God has brought us honor.' It is a powerful and culturally rich name.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Hakeem Olajuwon
Nigerian-American Hall of Fame basketball player.
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