The baby name Oguntimehin is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced oh-GOON-tee-MEH-hin (approx.).
Oguntimehin is Yoruba in Origin.
The baby name Oguntimehin is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced oh-GOON-tee-MEH-hin (approx.).
Oguntimehin is Yoruba in Origin.
Oguntimehin is a Yoruba theophoric given name and surname from southwestern Nigeria, built from Ògún (the orisha of iron, craft, and warfare) + tí + mẹ́hìn/lẹ́hìn (“to stand behind, support”). It conveys the blessing “Ogun stands behind me,” understood as protection and steadfast backing. The name fits Yoruba praise‑naming for patrons of smiths and hunters, and is often chosen in families linked to metalwork or seeking strong spiritual support. Usage is broadly unisex.
Found across Yorubaland and the diaspora, Oguntimehin appears as both forename and family name, especially since the 20th‑century shift to fixed surnames. Spelling varies: Oguntimehin, Ògúntímẹ́hìn, and Oguntimẹhin; an extended form Oguntimilehin is common. Related or clipped forms include Timehin, Tímehìn, Timi, and Timilehin. Parallel devotional counterparts include Oluwatimilehin (“The Lord stands behind me”) and Olatimehin (“Wealth follows/supports me”).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #255 | 10 | 5,926 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #732 | 55 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #871 | 81 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
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