The baby name Olutosin is a Unisex name and is pronounced oh-LOO-toh-seen.
Olutosin is Yoruba in Origin.
The baby name Olutosin is a Unisex name and is pronounced oh-LOO-toh-seen.
Olutosin is Yoruba in Origin.
Olutosin is a Yoruba given name from southwestern Nigeria, built from Olu(wa) "the Lord/God" and -tosin "worthy to be worshipped/served," conveying "the Lord is worthy to be worshipped" or "God is worth serving." It belongs to the theophoric praise-names common in Yoruba culture, where names encapsulate thanksgiving and faith and are announced at the eighth-day naming ceremony.
Used for all genders, Olutosin gained wider circulation in the 20th century alongside other Oluwa-names and is well represented in the Nigerian diaspora. Common variants include the full form Oluwatosin, the short form Tosin, and modern spellings Tosyn/Tosyne; Olutosin may also appear spaced as Olu Tosin. Do not confuse it with Olatosin, which has a different root ("wealth/honor"). Related names with similar sentiment include Oluwaseun ("God has done well") and Oluwadamilola ("God has enriched me").
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #266 | 7 | 5,926 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #753 | 34 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #892 | 60 | 16,906 |
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