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Inioluwa

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Inioluwa Pronunciation

Inioluwa is pronounced ee-nee-oh-LOO-wah /ˌi.ni.oʊˈlu.wɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Yoruba, 'that which belongs to God; God's possession/wealth' (ini, 'possession', + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord'); we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: That which belongs to God: Inioluwa is Yoruba. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ee-nee-oh-LOO-wah').

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Origin LowYoruba

MeaningFrom Yoruba, 'that which belongs to God; God's possession/wealth' (ini, 'possession', + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord'); we note the sacred sense

U.S. rank (2024)#7406 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Inioluwa comes from Yoruba, 'that which belongs to God; God's possession/wealth' (ini, 'possession', + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord'; we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, devout Nigerian name (said 'ee-nee-oh-LOO-wah'; nickname Ini).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, that-which-belongs-to-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Inioluwa means 'that which belongs to God; God's possession/wealth' in Yoruba (ini, 'possession', + Oluwa, 'God') — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred sense; said 'ee-nee-oh-LOO-wah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Inioluwa — sacred sense (Oluwa) noted

Variations

InioluwaIni

Nicknames

Ini

Themes & Styles

West-african Yoruba

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Inioluwa?

Inioluwa is pronounced ee-nee-oh-LOO-wah (/ˌi.ni.oʊˈlu.wɑ/). Press play above to hear Inioluwa said aloud.

How do you say Inioluwa?

Inioluwa is said ee-nee-oh-LOO-wah (/ˌi.ni.oʊˈlu.wɑ/). Press play above to hear Inioluwa said aloud.

What does the name Inioluwa mean?

Inioluwa is Yoruba for 'that which belongs to God; God's possession' (with Oluwa, 'God'). We note the sacred sense.

Is Inioluwa a boy or girl name?

Inioluwa is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Inioluwa?

Inioluwa is a rare name in the U.S.