The Oluwa prefix name is of
Yoruba origin, where it is the word for Lord, but in this context used to refer to God.
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"Yoruba names starting with Oluwa and their meaning"
''Legit'', retrieved 19 June 2020. 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 include:
* Oluwadamilola – A unisex name that means The Lord (God) has decorated me with wealth.
* Oluwaseun - The Lord (God) has done great
* Oluwadarasimi – A unisex name that means God has been good to me.
* Oluwademilade – A unisex name that 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 unisex, 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 that means God has regenerated me.
* Oluwabukola – This name is unisex, and it means God has added to wealth or increased wealth.
* Oluwabusayo – A unisex name 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 unisex name 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 – A unisex name that means God has come for me.
* Oluwatosin – This name is unisex, and it means God is worthy of worship.
* Oluwadimimu - "God is holding me"
Notable people
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Oluwashina Okeleji
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Oluwatoyin Asojo
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Oluwaseun Oyegunle
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Oluwasegun Abiodun
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Oluwapelumi Arameedey Kayode
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Oluwakemi Adejoro Ojo
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Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke Atilade
Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke "Funmilayo" Atilade ( Williams; born 24 September 1952), is a Nigerian Jurist and former Chief Judge of Lagos State. She was formerly a judge at the High Court of Lagos State.
Background
Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke Willia ...
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Mojisola Oluwa
Deities
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Orisa Oluwa
Orisa Oluwa is a deity of Yoruba mythology who forbids the use of umbrellas in Iwoye-Ketu, a town in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria
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, a deity in the
Yoruba religion
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See also
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Olu
Olú is a popular name amongst people of the Yoruba people, Yoruba ethnic group. It is usually the first three letters of the full name.
''Olú'' is a diminutive of Oluwa, Olúwa in the Yoruba language and it can mean God, deity or lord, so the ...
, a diminutive of ''Oluwa'' as a given name
Yoruba-language names