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Oreoluwa

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Pronounced oh-ray-oh-LOO-wah /o.re.oˈlu.wɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba (Nigeria) Oreoluwa, 'a gift of God; God's bounty/kindness' (ore, 'gift/kindness', + Oluwa, 'the Lord/God'); used for both sexes; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: A gift of God; God's bounty: Oreoluwa is Yoruba. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-ray-oh-LOO-wah'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowYoruba, Nigerian
MeaningFrom the Yoruba (Nigeria) Oreoluwa, 'a gift of God; God's bounty/kindness' (ore, 'gift/kindness', + Oluwa, 'the Lord/God'); used for both sexes; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#9936 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 271

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719992025

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

Oreoluwa comes from the Yoruba (Nigeria) Oreoluwa, 'a gift of God; God's bounty/kindness' (ore, 'gift/kindness', + Oluwa, 'the Lord/God'); used for both sexes (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-ray-oh-LOO-wah').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Oreoluwa means 'a gift of God; God's bounty' in Yoruba (ore + Oluwa, 'the Lord') — a lyrical, heartfelt name (we note the sacred sense; said 'oh-ray-oh-LOO-wah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Oreoluwa — Yoruba; name of faith

Variations

OreofeOluwadamilare

Nicknames

Ore

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oreoluwa mean?

Oreoluwa is Yoruba for 'a gift of God; God's bounty' (ore, 'gift', + Oluwa, 'the Lord'); used for both sexes. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Oreoluwa?

It's said oh-ray-oh-LOO-wah /o.re.oˈlu.wɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Oreoluwa a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Oreoluwa?

Oreoluwa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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