Femi
Femi is a boys' name of African origin meaning “love me, God loves me.” Femi is a Yoruba name and common shortening of Olufemi, meaning 'God loves me.'
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how do you pronounce Femi?
FEH-mee
where does the name Femi come from?
A Yoruba name meaning love me, usually short for Olufemi, the Lord loves me, where Olu means Lord, leader or the prominent one. Related full forms include Oluwafemi, Olorunfemi, Jesufemi, Nifemi, Babafemi, Obafemi and Adefemi.
It captures the Yoruba worldview that each child is a unique expression of divine love. Short and melodic, Femi has become one of the most internationally recognized Nigerian names.
the history of Femi
Femi is a common Nigerian given name today, used for both boys and girls.
who are famous people named Femi?
- Femi Kuti (Nigerian musician, son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti)
- Femi Otedola (Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Femi?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Femi?
what names go well with Femi?
Sibling names that share Femi's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Femi
What does the name Femi mean?
Femi means “love me, God loves me”.
What is the origin of the name Femi?
Femi comes from the African naming tradition. Related forms include Olufemi.
How popular is the name Femi?
Femi has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Femi a boy or girl name?
Femi is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Femi?
Femi is pronounced FEH-mee, with 2 syllables.
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