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Olanrewaju
Pronounced oh-lahn-ray-WAH-joo /oʊ.lɑn.reɪˈwɑː.dʒuː/Medium
Meaning: A Yoruba sentence-name built on ola ('wealth; honor; dignity'), commonly glossed 'honor is walking toward me' or 'my fortune advances.' Yoruba names of this kind are statements of hope and gratitude.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Olanrewaju is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria, built on ola, 'wealth; honor; dignity.' It is usually glossed 'honor is walking toward me' or 'my fortune moves forward' — a statement of hope spoken over a child at naming. Long names like this are normal in Yoruba and are commonly shortened in daily use (said 'oh-lahn-ray-WAH-joo').
In the U.S. it is very rare for boys and reads clearly as a heritage name. Rare, Yoruba, and hopeful.
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What does the name Olanrewaju mean?
Olanrewaju is Yoruba, built on ola ('wealth; honor'), and is glossed 'honor is walking toward me; my fortune moves forward.'
How do you pronounce Olanrewaju?
It's said oh-lahn-ray-WAH-joo /oʊ.lɑn.reɪˈwɑː.dʒuː/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.
Is Olanrewaju a boy or girl name?
Olanrewaju is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Olanrewaju?
Olanrewaju is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.