Olayemi
| Gender | Unisex |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Yorubaland (Nigeria, Benin, Togo) |
| Meaning | success befits me, i am worthy of wealth |
| Region of origin | West Africa (Yorubaland) |
Ọláyẹmí, is a Yoruba given name meaning "a combination of prestige, success and wealth befits me",[1][2] or I am worthy of wealth.[3][4] This name can be found in the native Yoruba regions in Nigeria, Benin, Togo and other places there is a Yoruba populace. It can be male or female.
Notable people with this name include
- Olayemi Ogunwole, Nigerian radio and television host, known professionally as Honey Pot
- Adeyemi Olayemi (born 1974), Nigerian politician, Chief Whip of the Ondo State House of Assembly, represents All Progressives Congress party
- Taiwo Olayemi Elufioye, Nigerian pharmacologist and researcher, University of Ibadan
See also
References
- ^ "What Does The Name Olayemi Mean?". The Meaning of Names. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
- ^ "Olayemi - Unisex's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ "Olayemi Meaning & Pronunciation". NamesLook. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Ọláyẹmí". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.