Oluwatoyin
Meaning of Oluwatoyin
Originating from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, the name Oluwatoyin is a female name that carries a deep cultural significance. In Yoruba, it is pronounced as oh-loo-wah-TOY-in (/oʊ.lu.wa.tɔ.jin/). The name Oluwatoyin is often associated with meanings such as "God is worthy of praise" or "God brings joy". It also has variations such as Toyin. Although less common in the United States, with only a few occurrences in recent years, Oluwatoyin remains a unique and beautiful choice for parents looking to honor their Nigerian heritage or embrace a meaningful African name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Yoruba
- Pronunced as oh-loo-wah-TOY-in (/oʊ.lu.wa.tɔ.jin/)
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Notable People Named Oluwatoyin
| Oluwatoyin Asojo - Oluwatoyin (Toyin) Asojo, currently the Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives at Dartmouth Cancer Center, is a prominent crystallographer with a focus on structural studies of proteins from neglected tropical disease pathogens. |
| Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe is a Nigerian academic and former vice chancellor of the University of Lagos. |
