Olaniyan
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | Wealth has a joyful carriage |
| Region of origin | South western Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Short form | Ola |
Olaniyan ⓘ is a Yoruba surname. Its meaning is "Wealth has a joyful carriage". It originated from the south western part of Nigeria. It's diminutive version includes "Ola", "Niyan".
Notable people with the name include:
- Rauf Olaniyan, Nigerian politician and engineer
- Tejumola Olaniyan, Nigerian academic
- Caleb Olaniyan, Nigerian zoologist
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