Olatunbosun

ọlátúnbọ̀sún

Gender	Male
Language	Yoruba
Origin
Word/name	Yoruba
Region of origin	South-west Nigeria
Other names
Alternative spelling	Olatubosun
Variant forms	Bọ̀sún, Túnbọ̀sún, Túbọ̀sún, Ọlátúbọ̀sún
Nickname	'Ola'
Related names	Ọlábísí Ọládèjọ Ọlábọ̀dè Ọlátúndé Ọládipú̀pọ̀ Ọlákúnlé Ọláyẹmí Ọlábọ̀wálé Ọládélé Ọláwálé Ọlásúnkànmí Ọláṣubòmí Ọlápéjú Ọláṣèyí Ọláfẹ́mi Ọlákùnmi Ọláṣọlá Ọlátóbí Ọlábùkún Ọládàpọ̀

Ọlátúnbọ̀sún (listen)^ⓘ is a masculine name of Yoruba origin, from South-west Nigeria. The name is derived from a combination of three Yoruba words: ọlá, meaning "wealth"; túnbọ̀, meaning "continue to"; and sún, meaning "expand", "spread", or "shift". Therefore the meaning of the name is "wealth has expanded" or "wealth has shifted forward." It carries a positive and aspirational connotation, symbolising hope for the continued prosperity of the family.

Origin and significance

Ọlátúnbọ̀sún is rooted in Yoruba culture and It is often given to children as a blessing or prayer for a life filled with wealth, and stability. By bestowing this name, families express their desire for future success and prosperity.

Variants

• Bọ̀sún
• Túnbọ̀sún
• Túbọ̀sún
• Ọlátúbọ̀sún

Notable people with the given name

Activists

• Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija, Nigeria's former chief humanitarian coordinator

Art and entertainment

• Olatubosun Oladapo (born 1943), Nigerian poet, playwright and music producer
• Tunbosun Aiyedehin (born 1973), Nigerian actress

Sports

• Olatunbosun "Tommy" Akingbesote (born 2003), American football player
• Bosun Lawal (born 2003), Irish professional footballer
• Bosun Ayeni (born 1978), Nigerian footballer

Politicians

• Bosun Tijani (born 1977), Nigerian minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

People with the surname

• Sikiru Olatunbosun (born 1996) - Nigerian footballer