The Oluwa prefix name is of African origin. It is the Yoruba word for Lord, but in this context used to refer to God.[1] It is a prefix and used with other relevant words/name. It is mostly used in some Yoruba first names and in fewer Yoruba Surnames/ last names.

Examples are :

  • Oluwadamilola – A unisex name and it means The Lord (God) has decorated me with wealth.
  • Oluwaseun - The Lord (God) has done great
  • Oluwadarasimi – A unisex name and it means God has been good to me.
  • Oluwademilade – This name is for males and females,it means God has crowned me.
  • Oluwapelumi – This name is unisex, and it means God is with me.
  • Oluwashindara – This name means God still does wonders.
  • Oluwaferanmi – This is a unisex name, and it means God loves me.
  • Oluwafunmilayo – This is a unisex name, and it means God gave me joy.
  • Oluwafunso – This name is for males, and it means God has given you to look after.
  • Oluwagbenga – This name is given to male babies meaning God has lifted me up.
  • Oluwakanyinsola – This is a name for girls, and it means God has added sweetness to my wealth.
  • Oluwatoyin – This is a unisex name (although it is more common for girls than boys) and it means God is worthy to be praised.
  • Oluwatunmise – A unisex name and it means God has regenerated me.
  • Oluwabukola – This name is unisex, and it means God has added to wealth or increased wealth.
  • Oluwabusayo – A name given to both male and female babies meaning God adds to the joy.
  • Oluwabusola – This is a girl’s name, and it means God adds to wealth.
  • Oluwadamilare – A name given to male babies meaning God exonerates/acquits me.
  • Oluwafemi – This name is for males, and it means God loves me.
  • Oluwafeyifunmi – This name is for females, and it means God has given this one to me.
  • Oluwafeyikemi – This is a name for girls, and it means God uses this (one) to care for me.
  • Oluwafeyisayo – This is a name for girls, and it means God uses this (one) to add to (my) joy/God Has Turned This Gift into Joy.
  • Oluwatobi – A name for both boys and girls meaning God is big, or God is mighty.
  • Oluwatofunmi – A Yoruba name for girls meaning God is enough for me, or God is sufficient for me.
  • Oluwatomiwa – Given to both male and female babies and it means God has come for me.
  • Oluwatosin – This name is unisex, and it means God is worthy of worship.

And so many of such names.

Notable people

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Deities

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References

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  1. ^ Johnson Olawale, "Yoruba names starting with Oluwa and their meaning", Legit, retrieved 19 June 2020.

See also

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  • Olu, a diminutive of Oluwa as a given name