Oluwatoyin Explained
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| Oluwatoyin |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Language: | Yoruba |
| Origin: | Southwest of Nigeria |
| Meaning: | God is worthy to be praised |
| Shortform: | Toyin |
'Oluwatoyin is a given name of Yoruba origin meaning: "God is worthy to be praised". The diminutive form is Toyin.[1] [2]
Notable people
- Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa (born 1962), Nigerian politician
- Adeola Oluwatoyin Akinbiyi (born 1974), English former professional footballer
- Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho (born 2000), British singer-songwriter known professionally as Arlo Parks
- Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah (born 1964), Nigerian actress
- Christianah Oluwatoyin Oluwasesin (1977–2007), Nigerian teacher
- Kafayat Oluwatoyin "Kaffy" Shafau (born 1980), Nigerian dancer
- Kehinde Oluwatoyin Ladipo, Nigerian geologist
- Oluwatoyin Asojo, Nigerian chemistry professor
- Oluwatoyin Ogundipe (born 1960), Nigerian academic
- Oluwatoyin Salau (2000–2020), American murder victim
- Oluwatoyin Sanni (born 1965), African investment banker
- Tolulope Oluwatoyin Sarah Arotile (1995–2020), Nigerian pilot
See also
Notes and References
- Book: African Progress, Volume 1, Issues 2-6 . . 1971 . 29.
- Book: Lawal, Nike . Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture . Sadiku . Matthew N. O. . Dopamu . P. Adelumo . . 2004 . 9781592210251 . 520 . Matthew N.O. Sadiku.
