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Temiloluwa

♂ Boy

Pronounced teh-mee-loh-LOO-wah /tɛ.mi.lɔˈluː.wɑ/Medium

Meaning: Temiloluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'mine is of God' or 'what is mine belongs to God,' a name of faith and gratitude. Often shortened to Temi. A meaningful Nigerian name.Low

In 30 seconds: A Yoruba name of faith: Temiloluwa means 'mine is of God' (said 'teh-mee-loh-LOO-wah'). Warm, grateful, and rooted.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningTemiloluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'mine is of God' or 'what is mine belongs to God,' a name of faith and gratitude. Often shortened to Temi. A meaningful Nigerian name.
U.S. rank (2025)#13682 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520002025

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

Temiloluwa is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'mine is of God' or 'what is mine belongs to God.' It carries deep faith and thankfulness, and everyday use often trims it to Temi (said 'teh-mee-loh-LOO-wah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a boys' name, mostly in families of Nigerian heritage. Rare here, meaningful and well-loved among Yoruba families.

Did you know? Temiloluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'mine is of God' — a name of gratitude and faith, often warmly shortened to Temi (said 'teh-mee-loh-LOO-wah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Temiloluwa — Yoruba 'mine is of God'; Nigerian heritage

Variations

TemiloluwahTimiloluwa

Nicknames

TemiLolu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Temiloluwa mean?

Temiloluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'mine is of God' or 'what is mine belongs to God.'

How do you pronounce Temiloluwa?

It's said teh-mee-loh-LOO-wah /tɛ.mi.lɔˈluː.wɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Temiloluwa a boy or girl name?

Here Temiloluwa is used as a boy's name; among Yoruba families it can be given to both.

How popular is Temiloluwa?

Temiloluwa is rare for boys in the U.S. and well-loved among Yoruba families.

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