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Oladosu

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Oládoṣù
GenderMale
Language(s)Yoruba
Origin
Word/nameYoruba
Meaning"wealth has come of age"
Region of originSouth-west, Nigeria
Other names
Variant form(s)Doṣù
Related names
  • Oláwálé
  • Olátúndé
  • Olákúnlé
  • Oláyemí
  • Olániyì
  • Oládele
  • Olásunkanmi
  • Oládèjì
  • Olásupo
  • Olábòwálé
  • Oláfèmi
  • Oláseyi
  • Olákèmi
  • Oláseye
  • Olábímpe
  • Oláṣùpò
  • Olábíyí
  • Oládípò
  • Olásànyà

Oládoṣù audio is a name of Yoruba origin, found among the Yoruba people of South-west Nigeria. The name means "wealth has come of age," symbolising maturity or fulfillment of prosperity.[1][2] Oládoṣù is used as both a first name and a surname, and it is primarily given to males. Common variant of the name are "Ola" "Doṣù".[3][4][5]

Notable people with the name & surname

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  • Adenike Oladosu (born 1994) Nigerian climate activist.
  • Oladosu Oshinowo (1941-2013) Nigerian politician and first speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

References

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  1. ^ "Oladosu Surname Meaning & Oladosu Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  2. ^ "Oladosu Pronunciation". www.howtopronounce.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  3. ^ "Oladosu - Baby Boy Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity". www.randomnames.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  4. ^ venere.it (2024-09-26). "The meaning and history of the last name Oladosu". Venere. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  5. ^ "Oladosu | Nigerian Names & Meanings". onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.