OlatoyeOlatoye.oggⓘ is of Yoruba origin, a major ethnic group in West Africa, Nigeria. In the Yoruba language, the name can be broken down into two parts: "Ola" meaning (wealth or riches). While "Toye" meaning (To be worthy of or To be deserving of). Olatoye roughly translates to (Deserving of wealth, Worthy of riches or Wealth is worth honor/chieftaincy). IThe name conveys prosperity and worthiness.[1][2][3]
Olatoye| Language(s) | Yoruba |
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| Word/name | Nigeria |
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| Meaning | "Deserving of wealth, Worthy of riches or Wealth is worth honor/chieftaincy" |
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| Region of origin | South-west Nigeria |
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Notable people with the name
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- Olatoye Temitope Sugar (1973 – 9 March 2019), Member of the Federal House of Representatives
- Deji Olatoye (born July 20, 1991), Former American football cornerback
- Shola Olatoye (o-LAH-twoh-yay)[1] (born 1975), 22nd Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority
- Oyesade Olatoye (born 25 January 1997), Athlete
