Oluwadamilola

Oluwadamilola is a Yoruba given name commonly used among people of Yoruba heritage in Nigeria and in the diaspora. The name is unisex and is part of a broader tradition of compound names that invoke divine blessing.

The name is composed of Oluwa (God) + dami (gives me) + lola (wealth, honor). It is often interpreted as "God has crowned me with wealth" or "God has given me wealth and honor." The suffix lola may refer to wealth, fortune, or high status.

In Yoruba naming practice, such names express gratitude, aspiration, or perceived divine favor at birth. Oluwadamilola thus signals a wish or belief that the child will receive prosperity or distinction.

The spelling Oluwadamilola is the common Latinate rendering; variations exist in vowel marking or regional spelling, but the meaning remains the same.

The name is used across Nigeria and in Yoruba communities abroad, spanning many professions and walks of life. As with many given names, individuals bearing Oluwadamilola contribute to diverse fields, including business, academia, the arts, and public service.

See also: Yoruba given names, names beginning with Oluwa- that reflect divine blessing.