Obafemi
/OW-B-AA-F-EH-M-IY/
The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Obafemi is a Christian boy name of Yoruba origin, meaning “The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal”.
Obafemi is a boy's name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among African, Nigerian families, Obafemi carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Obafemi
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Obafemi lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Obafemi's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Obafemi's saint & feast day →What does Obafemi's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Obafemi resonates in either tradition.
Obafemi's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Obafemi's full reading →
Does Obafemi go with your family's names?
Obafemi breaks into 7 sounds: /OW-B-AA-F-EH-M-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Obafemi sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Obafemi beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Obafemi — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Obafemi
If Obafemi resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in African families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Obafemi
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Common questions about Obafemi
What does the name Obafemi mean?
Obafemi means "The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal." It is a boy name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Obafemi a boy or girl name?
Obafemi is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Obafemi?
Obafemi is of Yoruba origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among African, Nigerian families.
Is Obafemi a Christian name?
Yes. Obafemi is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Yoruba origin.
What does Obafemi mean in Yoruba?
Obafemi originates from Yoruba, where it means "The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal."
What are common nicknames for Obafemi?
Common short forms of Obafemi include Obafi, Obaf.
What is the numerology of Obafemi?
Obafemi has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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