Boluwatife
Boluwatife is a Christian unisex name of Yoruba origin, meaning “As God wills”.
| Meaning | As God wills |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Yoruba |
| Pronunciation | boh-loo-wah-TEE-feh |
| Tradition | Christian, Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Boluwatife
Boluwatife is a contraction of a Yoruba phrase meaning 'as God wishes' or 'according to the will of God', from bi, as, Oluwa, God or Lord, and ti fe, has willed. It belongs to the large family of modern Oluwa- names that place a child under God's care. It is given to boys and girls and is commonly shortened to Bolu or Tife. It is sometimes glossed as 'God is with us', but 'as God wills' is the accurate sense.
Is Boluwatife a Christian name?
Boluwatife is a theophoric name, referring to Oluwa, the Yoruba word for God used by Christians in particular. It is especially popular among Nigerian Christian families, though Muslims also use Oluwa names.
How popular is Boluwatife?
A popular modern name among Yoruba families in Nigeria and abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Boluwatife
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boluwatife mean?
Boluwatife means 'As God wills'. It is of Yoruba origin.
Is Boluwatife a Christian name?
Boluwatife is a theophoric name, referring to Oluwa, the Yoruba word for God used by Christians in particular. It is especially popular among Nigerian Christian families, though Muslims also use Oluwa names.
How do you pronounce Boluwatife?
Boluwatife is pronounced boh-loo-wah-TEE-feh.
Is Boluwatife a boy or girl name?
Boluwatife is used for both boys and girls.