ODUNLAMI

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Odunlami

The surname Odunlami is of Nigerian Yoruba origin, typically found among the Yoruba-speaking people in southwestern Nigeria. The name is derived from the Yoruba words 'Odun' meaning "year" and 'Olami' meaning "bless me with a child." Therefore, Odunlami can be interpreted as "bless me with a child this year" or "year of my child's birth."

The Odunlami surname is not common in Britain but may be found among Nigerian expatriates or their descendants who have settled in the UK. The name typically carries with it a sense of familial pride and heritage.

As with many surnames of African origin, the name Odunlami may have variations in spelling and pronunciation due to transliteration and dialectal differences. In Britain, individuals with the surname Odunlami contribute to the multicultural landscape of the country, enriching the society with their unique heritage and traditions.

There are approximately 262 people named Odunlami in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Odunlami.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Abiodun
Adetokunbo
Adeyinka
Babatunde
Elijah
Francis
Joseph
Michael
Olufemi
Oluseyi
Samuel
Victor

Female

Abimbola
Adebola
Adedolapo
Adeola
Dorcas
Elizabeth
Kehinde
Margaret
Olufunke
Yewande