Toyin
Meaning of Toyin
Toyin is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from Nigeria and is commonly used in Nigerian English. The name Toyin is pronounced as TOY-in (/tɔɪn/). It has a similar pronunciation to the name Taiwo. In the United States, the name Toyin has been given to baby girls since at least 1982, with a peak occurrence of 7 newborns in 2002. While not one of the most popular names, Toyin carries cultural significance and stands out as a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon and meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Nigerian English
- Pronunced as TOY-in (/tɔɪn/)
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Notable People Named Toyin
| Toyin Ojih Odutola is a Nigerian-American contemporary visual artist celebrated for her vibrant multimedia drawings and reimagined portraiture, exploring themes of socio-economic inequality, colonialism, queer and gender theory, blackness, migration, and dislocation. |
| Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker. |
| Toyin Saraki - Toyin Ojora-Saraki is a global health advocate, healthcare philanthropist, and the Founder-President of Wellbeing Foundation Africa. |
| Toyin Ajoke Muyinat Lawani-Adebayo, also known as Toyin Lawani, is a Nigerian celebrity, fashion designer, author, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur, known for her role as CEO of Tiannahs Place Empire and her work as a costume designer on popular Nigerian films. |
