Oluwatoyin
| Gender | Unisex |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Southwest of Nigeria |
| Meaning | God is worthy to be praised |
| Other names | |
| Short form | Toyin |
Oluwatoyin ⓘ is a given name of Yoruba origin meaning "God is worthy to be praised". The diminutive form is Toyin.[1][2]
Notable people
- Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa (born 1962), Nigerian politician
- Adeola Oluwatoyin Akinbiyi (born 1974), English former professional footballer
- Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho (born 2000), British singer-songwriter known professionally as Arlo Parks
- Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah (born 1964), Nigerian actress
- Christianah Oluwatoyin Oluwasesin (1977–2007), Nigerian teacher
- Kafayat Oluwatoyin "Kaffy" Shafau (born 1980), Nigerian dancer
- Kehinde Oluwatoyin Ladipo, Nigerian geologist
- Oluwatoyin Asojo, Nigerian chemistry professor
- Oluwatoyin Ogundipe (born 1960), Nigerian academic
- Oluwatoyin Salau (2000–2020), American murder victim
- Oluwatoyin Sanni (born 1965), African investment banker
- Tolulope Oluwatoyin Sarah Arotile (1995–2020), Nigerian pilot
See also
References
- ↑ African Progress, Volume 1, Issues 2-6. University of Michigan Press. 1971. p. 29.
- ↑ Lawal, Nike; Sadiku, Matthew N. O.; Dopamu, P. Adelumo (2004). Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture. University of California, Africa World Press. p. 520. ISBN 9781592210251.
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