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Oluwanifemi

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Pronounced oh-loo-wah-nee-FEH-mee /oʊˌluː.wɑː.niˈfɛ.mi/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba (Nigeria), Oluwanifemi means 'God loves me' (Oluwa, 'God' + ni fe mi, 'loves me'). A name of devotion and gratitude, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A devotional Yoruba name: Oluwanifemi means 'God loves me' (said 'oh-loo-wah-nee-FEH-mee'). Full of gratitude.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba (Nigeria), Oluwanifemi means 'God loves me' (Oluwa, 'God' + ni fe mi, 'loves me'). A name of devotion and gratitude, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#16646 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620032025

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

Oluwanifemi is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'God loves me,' built from Oluwa ('God') and words for 'loves me.' It reads as a heartfelt name of faith, rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-loo-wah-nee-FEH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, devotional, and warm.

Did you know? Oluwanifemi is Yoruba (Nigerian) for 'God loves me' — from Oluwa ('God') and a phrase for 'loves me' — a name of devotion and thanksgiving, which we note respectfully (said 'oh-loo-wah-nee-FEH-mee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Oluwanifemi — Yoruba 'God loves me'; Oluwa- name

Variations

OluwanifemiNifemiOlunifemi

Nicknames

NifeFemi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oluwanifemi mean?

Oluwanifemi is Yoruba (Nigerian) for 'God loves me,' from Oluwa ('God') and words for 'loves me.'

How do you pronounce Oluwanifemi?

It's said oh-loo-wah-nee-FEH-mee /oʊˌluː.wɑː.niˈfɛ.mi/ — six syllables, stress on the fifth.

Is Oluwanifemi a boy or girl name?

Oluwanifemi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Oluwanifemi?

Oluwanifemi is a rare name in the U.S.

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