Olagunju is a Yoruba surname from Nigeria, meaning "Success/Wealth is Straightforward". Broken down into its components, Olagunju combines ọlá (wealth, nobility, success), gún (be straight), and ojú (face).[1] The diminutive form includes "Ola" "Gunju", e.t.c. It is written in the Yoruba native language as "Ọlágúnjú".
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | Wealth/success is straightforward |
| Region of origin | South-west Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Short form(s) | Ola |
Notable people with the name include:
- Mustapha Olagunju, English footballer
- Fatai Olagunju, Nigerian juju singer and writer
- Adéọlá Ọlágúnjú, Nigerian visual artist
- Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, South African businesswoman
References
edit- ^ "Ọlágúnjú". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
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