Olayemi Explained

Ọláyẹmí
Gender:	Unisex
Language:	Yoruba
Origin:	Yorubaland (Nigeria, Benin, Togo)
Meaning:	success befits me, i am worthy of wealth
Region:	West Africa (Yorubaland)

Ọláyẹmí, is a Yoruba given name meaning "a combination of prestige, success and wealth befits me",^[1] or I am worthy of wealth.^{[2] [3]} This name can be found in the native Yoruba regions in Nigeria, Benin, Togo and other places there is a Yoruba populace. It can be male or female.

Notable people with this name include

• Olayemi Ogunwole, Nigerian radio and television host, known professionally as Honey Pot
• Adeyemi Olayemi (born 1974), Nigerian politician, Chief Whip of the Ondo State House of Assembly, represents All Progressives Congress party
• Taiwo Olayemi Elufioye, Nigerian pharmacologist and researcher, University of Ibadan

See also

• Ola (given name)

Notes and References

1. Web site: What Does The Name Olayemi Mean?. 2021-04-23. The Meaning of Names. en.
2. Web site: Olayemi Meaning & Pronunciation . 2024-10-06 . NamesLook . en.
3. Web site: Ọláyẹmí . 2024-10-06 . www.yorubaname.com . en.