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Boluwatife

♂ Boy

Pronounced boh-loo-wah-TEE-feh /boʊ.lu.wɑˈti.feɪ/Medium

Meaning: Boluwatife is a Yoruba name meaning 'as God wishes' (from elements naming God and His will). Like many Yoruba names it carries a full sentence of faith and gratitude, and we note it respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A rich Yoruba name: Boluwatife means 'as God wishes' (said 'boh-loo-wah-TEE-feh'). A name of faith and gratitude.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningBoluwatife is a Yoruba name meaning 'as God wishes' (from elements naming God and His will). Like many Yoruba names it carries a full sentence of faith and gratitude, and we note it respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12547 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200420012024

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

Boluwatife is a Yoruba name meaning 'as God wishes,' built from elements that name God and His will. Yoruba names of this kind carry devotion and thanks, and we note the meaning respectfully. Long and musical, it commonly shortens to Bolu (said 'boh-loo-wah-TEE-feh').

It is rare for boys in the U.S. but well known in Nigerian communities. Rare here, meaningful, and musical.

Did you know? Boluwatife is a Yoruba name meaning 'as God wishes' — one of many Nigerian names that speak a whole prayer in a single word. It is often shortened warmly to Bolu (said 'boh-loo-wah-TEE-feh').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Boluwatife — Yoruba 'as God wishes'; heritage name

Variations

BoluwatobiOluwatife

Nicknames

BoluTife

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Boluwatife mean?

Boluwatife is a Yoruba name meaning 'as God wishes.'

How do you pronounce Boluwatife?

It's said boh-loo-wah-TEE-feh /boʊ.lu.wɑˈti.feɪ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Boluwatife a boy or girl name?

Here Boluwatife is used as a boy's name; some related Yoruba names are used across genders.

How popular is Boluwatife?

Boluwatife is rare for boys in the U.S. and better known in Nigerian communities.

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