Olufunyinwola as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Olufunyinwola

What is the meaning of the name Olufunyinwola ?

The baby name Olufunyinwola is a Unisex name , 6 syllables long and is pronounced oh-loo-FOON-yeen-WOH-lah.

Olufunyinwola is Yoruba in Origin.

Olufunyinwola is a Yoruba theophoric name from southwestern Nigeria. Built from Olú (a shortened form of Olúwa, “the Lord”), fún (“to give”), yín (“you,” respectful/plural), and ọlá (“honor, prestige, wealth”), it conveys the blessing “The Lord has given you honor/wealth” or “God bestows honor on you.” The diacriticized form is Olúfúnyínwólá.

Used across genders in Yoruba communities, the name reflects a tradition of thanksgiving and aspirational naming, often chosen to mark a family’s rise in status or a child seen as bringing favor. Its fuller variant Oluwafunyinwola is common, alongside short forms and nicknames such as Funyin, Wola, Ola, and Olu. Related cognates include Olufunmilola (“God gives me wealth/honor”) and Damilola (“prosper me with wealth”), which share the -ọlá element. Contemporary usage spans Nigeria and the diaspora, where simplified spellings may appear while the core meaning - divinely granted honor - remains intact.

⚙ Olufunyinwola turns up in none of the birth registries or name datasets we cover. Such a name is generally either rare, regional or traditional, or a brand-new coinage. Either way, it remains a genuinely rare choice.