Obafemi name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: African-Yoruban
Usage: Yoruban
Pronunciation: o-bafe-mi
Meaning: The King Loves Me
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What does Obafemi mean?

Originated from African-Yoruban, Rare and Modernistic Obafemi is mostly used in Yoruban, Obafemi means "The King Loves Me" is a baby boy name.

How do I pronounce Obafemi?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Obafemi is o-bafe-mi. ob(a)-femi is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

How popular is the name Obafemi?

Obafemi is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales still in use today. Obafemi is a rare baby name in United States where it is still in use. But Obafemi is a popular baby name in Nigeria where every 1 in 30000 have the name.

As per our estimate, over 6000 people has been named Obafemi globally.

YearRankBirths
2017122305
2006120495
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Obafemi?

Having number 6 as your expression number says you are responsible and trustworthy. Although you don't pay much attention to your surroundings, you always pay attention to the people you love and the things you care. If the letter I represent your capstone, it means you get easily stressed and distracted by evil people. If the letter I represent the last letter in your name, it reveals your compassionate and deep personality.

Other names similar to Obafemi

  •  Babatunde - Babatunde's meaning is Father has Come Back is used majorly in Yoruban used for boys is of African-Yoruban origin
  •  Olufemi - Olufemi's meaning is God Loves Me is rooted from African-Yoruban and African and is given to baby boys is substantially used in African
  •  Foluke - Foluke's meaning is Surrendered Into the Hands of God is originated from Yoruban and African-Yoruban is a gender-neutral name
  •  Ayofemi - Infrequent girl name Ayofemi means "Joy Loves Me" is of African, Yoruban and African-Yoruban origin
  •  Abenye came from African-Yoruba, meaning of Abenye is "Girl Prayed for" is used as a baby girl name. Abenye is derivative of Abeni.

Famous people named Obafemi

  • Obafemi Awolowo, Nigerian nationalist and statesman
  • Obafemi Martins, Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward
  • Obafemi Ayanbadejo, former American football running back

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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