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Oyewale is a masculine Nigerian name primarily used among the Yoruba people. It is a compound of the Yoruba words "Oye," meaning "title" or "honour," and "Wale," meaning "has come home," the name translates to "honour has come home." Morphologically written as "Oyèwálé," it is also used as a surname.[1][2][3]
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Yoruba |
| Meaning | "Honour has come home" |
| Region of origin | South-west Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Short form(s) | Oye, Wale |
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Notable people with the given name
edit- Oyewale Tomori –Nigerian virologist
- Wale Omotoso born as Oyewale Omotoso –Nigerian boxer
References
edit- ^ "Oyèwálé". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Oyewale - Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "oyewale | Nigerian Names & Meanings". onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.