Oluwa

The Oluwa prefix name is of African origin. It is the Yoruba word for Lord, but in this context used to refer to God. 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 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

• Oluwashina Okeleji
• Oluwatoyin Asojo
• Oluwaseun Oyegunle
• Oluwasegun Abiodun
• Oluwapelumi Arameedey Kayode
• Oluwakemi Adejoro Ojo
• Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke Atilade
• Mojisola Oluwa

Deities

• Orisa Oluwa, a deity in the Yoruba religion

See also

• Olu, a diminutive of Oluwa as a given name