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Araoluwa

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-rah-oh-LOO-wah /ˌɑː.rɑː.oʊˈluː.wɑː/Medium

Meaning: Araoluwa is a Yoruba name combining ara ('wonder; marvel') with Oluwa ('God; the Lord'), read as 'wonder of God; God's marvel.' It is a devotional Nigerian name; we note the divine element respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional Yoruba name: Araoluwa means 'wonder of God' (said 'ah-rah-oh-LOO-wah').
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningAraoluwa is a Yoruba name combining ara ('wonder; marvel') with Oluwa ('God; the Lord'), read as 'wonder of God; God's marvel.' It is a devotional Nigerian name; we note the divine element respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12441 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Araoluwa is a Yoruba name blending ara ('wonder; marvel') and Oluwa ('God; the Lord'), meaning 'wonder of God; God's marvel.' It is a devotional name from Nigeria and travels with the Yoruba diaspora. We treat it respectfully (said 'ah-rah-oh-LOO-wah').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Yoruba in heritage.

Did you know? Araoluwa joins the Yoruba ara ('wonder; marvel') with Oluwa ('God; Lord') for 'wonder of God' — a devotional Nigerian name; we note the divine element respectfully (said 'ah-rah-oh-LOO-wah').
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References — Araoluwa — Yoruba ara + Oluwa; 'wonder of God'; devotional

Variations

AramideOluwaseun

Nicknames

AraLu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Araoluwa mean?

Araoluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'wonder of God; God's marvel,' from ara ('wonder') and Oluwa ('God').

How do you pronounce Araoluwa?

It's said ah-rah-oh-LOO-wah /ˌɑː.rɑː.oʊˈluː.wɑː/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Araoluwa a boy or girl name?

Araoluwa is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Araoluwa?

Araoluwa is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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