Olufemi
Olufemi is a boys' name of African origin meaning “God loves me.” Olufemi is the full form of the popular name Femi, combining 'Olu' (a Yoruba honorific for God) with 'femi' (love me).
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how do you pronounce Olufemi?
oh-loo-FEH-mee
where does the name Olufemi come from?
A Yoruba name, from Olu, God or Lord, and femi, loves me: God loves me.
It is a theophoric name expressing deep faith that the child exists as evidence of divine love, a central tenet of Yoruba spiritual philosophy.
who are famous people named Olufemi?
- Olufemi Terry (Sierra Leonean short story writer, Caine Prize winner)
what are the nicknames and variants of Olufemi?
Nicknames
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what names go well with Olufemi?
Sibling names that share Olufemi's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Olufemi
What does the name Olufemi mean?
Olufemi means “God loves me”.
What is the origin of the name Olufemi?
Olufemi comes from the African naming tradition.
How popular is the name Olufemi?
Olufemi has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Olufemi a boy or girl name?
Olufemi is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Olufemi?
Olufemi is pronounced oh-loo-FEH-mee, with 4 syllables.
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