Obafemi

Obafemi Meaning & Origin

About Obafemi
The name "Obafemi" is of Yoruba origin and is commonly used in Nigeria. It is a unisex name that carries a significant meaning. "Oba" means "king" or "ruler," while "femi" translates to "loves me" or "cherishes me." Therefore, the name "Obafemi" can be interpreted as "the king loves me" or "the ruler cherishes me." It signifies a sense of importance, love, and favor from a higher authority.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Obafemi are male.

Obafemi Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APFM
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O101050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 B AA0 F AA1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/obafemi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APFM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O115

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obafemi in Braille

Here's how to represent Obafemi in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Obafemi in braille

How to Spell the Name Obafemi in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Obafemi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Obafemi in sign language

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