Rotimi is a name of Yoruba origin which means 'stay with me'.[1] It is also a diminutive of names such as Olarotimi ('wealth stays with me'), Aderotimi ('crown/royalty stays with me'), Olurotimi ('God/my lord stays with me'), Akinrotimi ('warrior/valour stays with me'), Ayorotimi (joy stays with me), etc.
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | Stay with me |
| Region of origin | South western Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Olarotimi, Olurotimi, Akinrotimi, Aderotimi |
People
editNotable people with the name include:
Mononym
edit- Rotimi (actor) (born 1988), American singer-songwriter, actor and model
Given name
edit- Rotimi Adebari (born 1964), Nigerian-born Irish politician
- Rotimi Adelola (born 1958), Nigerian psychologist and film producer
- Rotimi Akeredolu (born 1956), Nigerian politician
- Rotimi Alakija (born 1980), British-Nigerian disc jockey, record producer and recording artist known professionally as DJ Xclusive
- Rotimi Amaechi (born 1965), Nigerian politician
- Rotimi Babatunde, Nigerian writer and playwright
- Rotimi Fani-Kayode (1955–1989), Nigerian-born British photographer
- Rotimi Peters (born 1955), Nigerian sprint runner
- Rotimi Rainwater (born 1970), American writer, director, and producer
- Rotimi Salami, Nigerian actor and film producer
- Rotimi Segun (born 1996), English rugby union player
Middle name
editListed alphabetically by surname
- Isaac Rotimi Ajayi (born 1965), Nigerian university administrator
- Thanasis Rotimi Antetokounmpo (born 1992), Greek professional basketball player
- Peter Rotimi Oludipe, Anglican bishop in Nigeria
- Frederick Rotimi Williams (1920–2005), Nigerian lawyer
Surname
edit- Bunmi Rotimi (born 1995), American football player
- Charles Rotimi (born 1957), Nigerian scientist
- Christopher Oluwole Rotimi (born 1935), Nigerian general, diplomat and politician
- Ola Rotimi (1938–2000), Nigerian playwrights and theatre director
- Sunday Rotimi (born 1980), Nigerian football goalkeeper
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Sandra M. Grayson (2008). A Literary Revolution: In the Spirit of the Harlem Renaissance. University Press of America. ISBN 978-0-7618-3924-8.
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