Oyeyemi
| Language | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | the kingship belongs to me |
| Region of origin | South western Nigeria |
Oyeyemi ⓘ is a Yoruba given name. Loosely interpreted, it means "the kingship befit me".[1]
Notable people include
- Helen Oyeyemi (born 1984), British novelist
- Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola (born 1990), Nigerian rapper and singer
- Fawole John Oyeyemi (born 1985), Nigerian chess player.
- Boboye Oyeyemi (born 1960), Federal Road Safety Corps corps marshal/head