All about the name OLUWAFEMI

Meaning, origin, history.

Oluwafemi is a male given name of West African origin, particularly common among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name is composed of two elements: 'Oluwa', which means 'Lord' or 'Owner', and 'Femi', meaning 'love me'. Thus, Oluwafemi translates to "May the Lord love me" or "The Lord loves me". This moniker reflects the deeply held spiritual beliefs and practices among the Yoruba people.

See also

Yoruba
Nigeria

Popularity of the name OLUWAFEMI since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Oluwafemi experienced variable popularity over the years, with a noticeable peak in recent times. Between 1984 and 2023, there were a total of 243 babies named Oluwafemi. The most popular year for the name was 2022, with 15 births. Conversely, some years saw fewer than 10 births, such as 1984, 1997, and 2023, which had only 6, 5, and 5 respectively.