Oluyemi is a Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin, which means "The lord is worthy of me or God befits me".[1] Oluyemi is a diminutive form of Yoruba names like "Yemi" which means "befit me". Other full forms of the name include Oluwayemisi (The lord honors me.) or Oluyemisi (The lord honors me.), etc.
| Gender | Male and Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | The Lord is worthy of me |
| Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Short form(s) | Yemi |
| Nickname(s) | Yemo, Yem Yem |
| See also | Oluwayemisi |
Notable people with the name
edit- Oluyemi Adeniji (1934–2017), Nigerian career diplomat and politician
- Abel Oluyemi Ajibodu, Anglican bishop in Nigeria
- Oluyemi Fagbamila (born 1983), retired Nigerian sprinter
- Oluyemi Kayode (1968–1994), Nigerian sprinter
- Oluyemi Osinbajo (born 1957), Nigerian lawyer, professor, and politician
- Elisha Oluyemi[2] (born 2000), Founder, Fiery Scribe Review[3]
- Oluyemi Thomas (born 1952), American jazz bass clarinetist
References
edit- ^ "Olúyẹmí". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ https://elishaoluyemi.disha.page/
- ^ https://fieryscribereview.com.ng