Olayemi

ỌláyẹmíGender| Unisex

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Language(s)| Yoruba
Origin
Word/name| Yorubaland (Nigeria, Benin, Togo)
Meaning| success befits me, i am worthy of wealth
Region of origin| West Africa ( Yorubaland )
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Ọláyẹmí, is a Yoruba given name meaning "a combination of prestige, success and wealth befits me",[1][better source needed] or I am worthy of wealth.[2][3] This name can be found in the native Yoruba regions in Nigeria, Benin, Togo and other places there is a Yoruba populace. It can be male or female.

## Notable people with this name include

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* Olayemi Ogunwole, Nigerian radio and television host, known professionally as Honey Pot
* Adeyemi Olayemi (born 1974), Nigerian politician, Chief Whip of the Ondo State House of Assembly, represents All Progressives Congress party
* Taiwo Olayemi Elufioye, Nigerian pharmacologist and researcher, University of Ibadan

## See also

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* Ola (given name)

## References

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1. ^ "What Does The Name Olayemi Mean?". The Meaning of Names. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
2. ^ "Olayemi Meaning & Pronunciation". NamesLook. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
3. ^ "Ọláyẹmí". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.

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