Oluyemi
oh-loo-YEM-ee
Oluyemi is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “A Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'God crowns me' or 'The Lord crowns me.' 'Oluwa' means 'God' or 'Lord,' and 'yemi' relates to crowning.”, and peaked in popularity in 2001.
What Oluyemi Means
“A Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'God crowns me' or 'The Lord crowns me.' 'Oluwa' means 'God' or 'Lord,' and 'yemi' relates to crowning.”
The Story of Oluyemi
A name that sounds like a victory, a regal pronouncement of honor bestowed from above.
From Nigeria, Oluyemi is a Yoruba name first documented in 2001. The name means 'God crowns me' or 'The Lord crowns me,' with 'Oluwa' signifying God and 'yemi' relating to crowning.
For your son, Oluyemi signifies a life crowned with success and favor. You envision him possessing a regal bearing, a natural leader who inspires confidence and embodies blessed victory.
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Peak Year
#5 in 2001
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2001
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