Kemi (given name)
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2024) |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Pamper me, or care for me, or cherish me |
| Region of origin | South-West Nigeria |
Kẹ́mi is a common Nigerian given female name of Yorùbá origin which means Cherish me or pamper me.[1] It is the diminutive form of Adékẹ́mi, which means Crown has cherished me. Fọ́lákẹ́mi, Ifákẹ́mi, Ọ̀ṣunkẹ́mi Olúkẹ́mi (Ọ̀ṣun cares for me), Oyèkẹ́mi, Olúkẹ́mi (God cares for me),and others.
Notable People with the name
[edit]- Kemi Badenoch a British politician.
- Kẹ́mi Adétiba Nigerian film-maker
- Kemi Adekoya Bahraini Athlete
- Kẹ́mi Adeoṣun Accountant and Investment Banker.
- Kemi Olusanya (Kemistry) Drum and bass Disc Jockey
- Oluwakemi Adejoro Ojo a Nigerian actress and TV presenter.
References
[edit]- ^ Apindi, Cyprine (2022-08-18). "300 Unique Yoruba names for boys and girls with meanings". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-10-06.