Olufemi

Olufemi Meaning & Origin

About Olufemi
The name "Olufemi" is of Yoruba origin and is commonly used in Nigeria. It is a unisex name that is typically given to boys. The name is composed of two elements: "Olu" meaning "God" and "femi" meaning "love me" or "cherish me." Therefore, the name Olufemi can be interpreted to mean "God loves me" or "God cherishes me." It carries a positive and affirming connotation, reflecting the belief that the individual is loved and valued by a higher power.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Olufemi are male.

Olufemi Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFM
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O401050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 L UW2 F EH1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/olufemi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Olufemi in Braille

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

The name Olufemi in braille

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

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

The name Olufemi in sign language

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