Olatunbosun
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Yoruba |
| Region of origin | South-west Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Olatubosun |
| Variant form(s) | Bọ̀sún, Túnbọ̀sún, Túbọ̀sún, Ọlátúbọ̀sún |
| Nickname(s) | 'Ola' |
| Related names |
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Ọlátúnbọ̀sún is a masculine name of Yoruba origin, from South-west Nigeria. The name is derived from a combination of three Yoruba words: ọlá, meaning "wealth"; túnbọ̀, meaning "continue to"; and sún, meaning "expand", "spread", or "shift". Therefore the meaning of the name is "wealth has expanded" or "wealth has shifted forward." It carries a positive and aspirational connotation, symbolising hope for the continued prosperity of the family.[1][2][3][4]
Origin and Significance
[edit]Ọlátúnbọ̀sún is rooted in Yoruba culture and It is often given to children as a blessing or prayer for a life filled with wealth, and stability. By bestowing this name, families express their desire for future success and prosperity.[5][6]
Variants
[edit]- Bọ̀sún
- Túnbọ̀sún
- Túbọ̀sún
- Ọlátúbọ̀sún
Notable people with the given name
[edit]Politicians
[edit]- Bosun Tijani (born 1977) Nigerian minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Activists
[edit]- Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija–Nigeria's former chief humanitarian coordinator
Footballers
[edit]- Bosun Lawal (born 2003) Irish professional footballer
- Bosun Ayeni (born 1978) Nigerian Footballer
Art and entertainment
[edit]- Olatubosun Oladapo (born 1943)- Nigeria Poet, playwright and music producer.
- Tunbosun Aiyedehin (born 1973) Nigerian Actress.
People with the surname
[edit]- Sikiru Olatunbosun (born 1996) - Nigerian footballer
References
[edit]- ^ "Olatunbosun - Boy's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "Olatunbosun Pronunciation". www.howtopronounce.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ popular-babynames.com. "NAMES - The Name Olatunbosun : popularity, meaning and origin, popular baby names". Popular-BabyNames.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "olatunbosun | Nigerian Names & Meanings". onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ venere.it (2024-07-01). "The meaning and history of the name Ölatunbosun". Venere. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "Olatubosun - Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-13.