Oluwadamilola
/OW-L-UW-W-AA-D-AA-M-IY-L-OW-L-AA/
God has given me wealth, from Yoruba Oluwa (God, the Lord), da (has given), mi (to me) and ola (wealth, honour, prestige). A name-as-sentence in the Yoruba oriki tradition, often shortened to Damilola, it receives a child as a divine gift of prosperity and a sign of favour bestowed.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Oluwadamilola is a Christian boy name of Yoruba origin, meaning “God has given me wealth, from Yoruba Oluwa (God, the Lord), da (has given), mi (to me) and ola (wealth, honour, prestige). A name-as-sentence in the Yoruba oriki tradition, often shortened to Damilola, it receives a child as a divine gift of prosperity and a sign of favour bestowed.”.
Oluwadamilola is a boy's name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "God has given me wealth, from Yoruba Oluwa (God, the Lord), da (has given), mi (to me) and ola (wealth, honour, prestige). A name-as-sentence in the Yoruba oriki tradition, often shortened to Damilola, it receives a child as a divine gift of prosperity and a sign of favour bestowed." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among African, Nigerian families, Oluwadamilola 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 Oluwadamilola
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. Oluwadamilola lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Oluwadamilola's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Oluwadamilola's saint & feast day →What does Oluwadamilola'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 Oluwadamilola resonates in either tradition.
Oluwadamilola's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Oluwadamilola's full reading →
Does Oluwadamilola go with your family's names?
Oluwadamilola breaks into 13 sounds: /OW-L-UW-W-AA-D-AA-M-IY-L-OW-L-AA/. 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 Oluwadamilola 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 Oluwadamilola beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Oluwadamilola — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Oluwadamilola
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Common questions about Oluwadamilola
What does the name Oluwadamilola mean?
Oluwadamilola means "God has given me wealth, from Yoruba Oluwa (God, the Lord), da (has given), mi (to me) and ola (wealth, honour, prestige). A name-as-sentence in the Yoruba oriki tradition, often shortened to Damilola, it receives a child as a divine gift of prosperity and a sign of favour bestowed.." It is a boy name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Oluwadamilola a boy or girl name?
Oluwadamilola is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Oluwadamilola?
Oluwadamilola is of Yoruba origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among African, Nigerian families.
Is Oluwadamilola a Christian name?
Yes. Oluwadamilola is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Yoruba origin.
What does Oluwadamilola mean in Yoruba?
Oluwadamilola originates from Yoruba, where it means "God has given me wealth, from Yoruba Oluwa (God, the Lord), da (has given), mi (to me) and ola (wealth, honour, prestige). A name-as-sentence in the Yoruba oriki tradition, often shortened to Damilola, it receives a child as a divine gift of prosperity and a sign of favour bestowed.."
What are common nicknames for Oluwadamilola?
Common short forms of Oluwadamilola include Oluwi, Oluw.
What is the numerology of Oluwadamilola?
Oluwadamilola has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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