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Ireoluwa

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Ireoluwa Pronunciation

Ireoluwa is pronounced ee-ray-oh-LOO-wah /iˌreɪ.oʊˈlu.wɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba ire Oluwa, 'the kindness, goodness, or blessing of God' (ire, 'kindness, blessing', plus Oluwa, 'the Lord, God')Medium

In 30 seconds: The blessing of God: Ireoluwa is Yoruba for 'the kindness of God'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ee-ray-oh-LOO-wah').

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Origin MediumYoruba

MeaningFrom the Yoruba ire Oluwa, 'the kindness, goodness, or blessing of God' (ire, 'kindness, blessing', plus Oluwa, 'the Lord, God')

U.S. rank (2024)#6463 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 201

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ireoluwa comes from the Yoruba ire Oluwa, 'the kindness, goodness, or blessing of God' (ire, 'kindness, blessing, good fortune', plus Oluwa, 'the Lord, God'; we note the sacred reference). A lyrical, devout Nigerian name, used for both sexes (said 'ee-ray-oh-LOO-wah'; nicknames Ire, Oluwa).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, the-blessing-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ireoluwa means 'the kindness, goodness, or blessing of God' in Yoruba (ire, 'kindness, blessing', plus Oluwa, 'the Lord') — a lyrical, devout Nigerian name (we note the sacred reference; said 'ee-ray-oh-LOO-wah').

Overall data confidence 60%

Yoruba references — Ireoluwa — etymology

Variations

IreoluwaIre

Nicknames

Ire

Themes & Styles

Sacred Yoruba Nigerian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ireoluwa?

Ireoluwa is pronounced ee-ray-oh-LOO-wah (/iˌreɪ.oʊˈlu.wɑ/). Press play above to hear Ireoluwa said aloud.

How do you say Ireoluwa?

Ireoluwa is said ee-ray-oh-LOO-wah (/iˌreɪ.oʊˈlu.wɑ/). Press play above to hear Ireoluwa said aloud.

What does the name Ireoluwa mean?

Ireoluwa is Yoruba for 'the kindness, goodness, or blessing of God'. We note the sacred reference.

Is Ireoluwa a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ireoluwa?

Ireoluwa is a rare name in the U.S.