Ọláìtán (Yoruba: [ɔ̄láìtã́] ; diminutive form of Ọlákìítán) is both a surname and a unisex given name of Yoruba origin meaning "wealth is inexhaustible" or "wealth will never come to an end”.[1]
| Gender | Male/Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Wealth is inexhaustible, Wealth will never come to an end |
| Region of origin | South west Nigeria |
Notable people with the name include
edit- Micheal Olaitan Oyeneye (born 1993), Nigerian footballer
- Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun (1984–2010), Nigerian Rapper
- Junior Olaitan (born 2002), Beninese footballer
- Olaitan Ibrahim (born 1986), Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter
- Eniola Olaitan Ajayi (born 1965), Nigerian politician and diplomat
- Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., (born 1982), British-Nigerian grime MC, rapper and record producer
- Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman (born 1997), Nigerian singer and songwriter
- Olaitan Soyannwo, Nigerian professor
- Olaitan Yusuf (born 1982), Nigerian women's international footballer
References
edit- ^ Adeleke, Abraham. Intermediate Yoruba: Language, Culture, Literature, and Religious Beliefs, Part II. Trafford Publishing. p. 67. ISBN 9781426949098.
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