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Oreoluwa

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Oreoluwa
GenderUnisex
Origin
Word/nameYoruba
MeaningA gift from God
Region of originSouthwest of Nigeria
Other names
Variant form(s)Ore
Short form(s)Ore
Nickname(s)Orry

Oreoluwa is a Nigerian unisex given name with Yoruba origins, meaning "a gift from God". It is similar in meaning to Olubunmi and Ebunoluwa.[1]

Notable people with the given name include:

  • Nora Awolowo (real name Oreoluwa Awolowo; born 1999), Nigerian film director, cinematographer, documentary photographer, producer and creative director
  • Oreoluwa Cherebin (born 1997), Grenadian swimmer
  • Oreoluwa Lesi, Nigerian social entrepreneur, economist, and information technology expert

See also

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  • Mo'Cheddah (real name Modupe-Oreoluwa Ola; born 1990), Nigerian rapper and singer

References

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  1. ^ "Oreoluwa". Yoruba Name. Retrieved September 5, 2023.