Olanrewaju
Yoruba · Boy · 5 syllables
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About the name Olanrewaju
Olanrewaju is a Yoruba name meaning "wealth has awakened" or "riches have come," derived from the Yoruba words "ola" (wealth/honor) and "rewaju" (to awaken/arrive).
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Etymology
Olanrewaju is a Yoruba name meaning "wealth has awakened" or "riches have come," derived from the Yoruba words "ola" (wealth/honor) and "rewaju" (to awaken/arrive). The name is used primarily among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and the diaspora, reflecting traditional Yoruba naming practices that incorporate aspirational meanings for children's futures.
Olanrewaju currently ranks #13,699 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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