Oluwatobi

unisexYorubaChristian

Oluwatobi is a Christian unisex name of Yoruba origin, meaning “God is great”.

MeaningGod is great
GenderUnisex
OriginYoruba
Pronunciationoh-loo-wah-TOH-bee
TraditionChristian
Used inNigeria, United Kingdom

Meaning and origin of Oluwatobi

Oluwatobi means 'God is great' or 'God is mighty', from Oluwa (Lord) and tobi (is big, is great). It is a name of praise given in thanks for a child. Boys and girls both receive it, and the short form Tobi is widely used, sometimes confused with the unrelated English name Toby. A shorter variant is Olutobi.

Is Oluwatobi a Christian name?

A praise name for God, used mainly by Christian Yoruba families.

How popular is Oluwatobi?

Popular among Yoruba families, usually called Tobi day to day.

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Spellings and variants of Oluwatobi

TobiOlutobi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Oluwatobi mean?

Oluwatobi means 'God is great'. It is of Yoruba origin.

Is Oluwatobi a Christian name?

A praise name for God, used mainly by Christian Yoruba families.

How do you pronounce Oluwatobi?

Oluwatobi is pronounced oh-loo-wah-TOH-bee.

Is Oluwatobi a boy or girl name?

Oluwatobi is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.