Oluwa

The Oluwa prefix name is of African origin. It is the Yoruba word for Lord, but in this context used to refer to God. It is a prefix and used with other relevant words/name. It is mostly used in some Yoruba first names and in fewer Yoruba Surnames/ last names.

Examples are :


 * Oluwadamilola – A unisex name and it means The Lord (God) has decorated me with wealth.
 * Oluwaseun - The Lord (God) has done great
 * Oluwadarasimi – A unisex name and it means God has been good to me.
 * Oluwademilade – This name is for males and females,it means God has crowned me.
 * Oluwapelumi – This name is unisex, and it means God is with me.
 * Oluwashindara – This name means God still does wonders.
 * Oluwaferanmi – This is a unisex name, and it means God loves me.
 * Oluwafunmilayo – This is a unisex name, and it means God gave me joy.
 * Oluwafunso – This name is for males, and it means God has given you to look after.
 * Oluwagbenga – This name is given to male babies meaning God has lifted me up.
 * Oluwakanyinsola – This is a name for girls, and it means God has added sweetness to my wealth.
 * Oluwatoyin – This is a unisex name (although it is more common for girls than boys) and it means God is worthy to be praised.
 * Oluwatunmise – A unisex name and it means God has regenerated me.
 * Oluwabukola – This name is unisex, and it means God has added to wealth or increased wealth.
 * Oluwabusayo – A name given to both male and female babies meaning God adds to the joy.
 * Oluwabusola – This is a girl’s name, and it means God adds to wealth.
 * Oluwadamilare – A name given to male babies meaning God exonerates/acquits me.
 * Oluwafemi – This name is for males, and it means God loves me.
 * Oluwafeyifunmi – This name is for females, and it means God has given this one to me.
 * Oluwafeyikemi – This is a name for girls, and it means God uses this (one) to care for me.
 * Oluwafeyisayo – This is a name for girls, and it means God uses this (one) to add to (my) joy/God Has Turned This Gift into Joy.
 * Oluwatobi – A name for both boys and girls meaning God is big, or God is mighty.
 * Oluwatofunmi – A Yoruba name for girls meaning God is enough for me, or God is sufficient for me.
 * Oluwatomiwa – Given to both male and female babies and it means God has come for me.
 * Oluwatosin – This name is unisex, and it means God is worthy of worship.

And so many of such names.

Notable people

 * Oluwashina Okeleji
 * Oluwatoyin Asojo
 * Oluwaseun Oyegunle
 * Oluwasegun Abiodun
 * Oluwapelumi Arameedey Kayode
 * Oluwakemi Adejoro Ojo
 * Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke Atilade
 * Mojisola Oluwa

Deities

 * Orisa Oluwa, a deity in the Yoruba religion