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Oluwatosin

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-loo-wah-TOH-seen /oʊ.luː.wɑˈtoʊ.siːn/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and to sin ('worthy of worship') — 'God is worthy to be worshipped.' A devotional name given with religious intent.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Yoruba name of praise: Oluwatosin means 'God is worthy of worship' (said 'oh-loo-wah-TOH-seen').
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningA Yoruba name from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') and to sin ('worthy of worship') — 'God is worthy to be worshipped.' A devotional name given with religious intent.
U.S. rank (2024)#13654 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419832024

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

Oluwatosin joins Yoruba Oluwa ('God; the Lord') to the phrase 'is worthy of worship.' It is a devotional name in the fullest sense — the child's name is an act of praise. Widely given in Nigeria and in the Yoruba diaspora, it is commonly shortened to Tosin (said 'oh-loo-wah-TOH-seen').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, Yoruba, and devout.

Did you know? Oluwatosin is a line of praise rather than a description of the child — 'God is worthy to be worshipped.' It is one of the most widely used Oluwa- names in Nigeria (said 'oh-loo-wah-TOH-seen').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Oluwatosin — Yoruba Oluwa 'God' + 'worthy of worship'

Variations

OluwatosinTosin

Nicknames

TosinOlu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oluwatosin mean?

Oluwatosin is Yoruba for 'God is worthy of worship' — built on Oluwa, 'God; the Lord.'

How do you pronounce Oluwatosin?

It's said oh-loo-wah-TOH-seen /oʊ.luː.wɑˈtoʊ.siːn/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Oluwatosin a boy or girl name?

Oluwatosin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Oluwatosin?

Oluwatosin is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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