- Meaning: God is great
- Gender: Unisex
- Origin: Yoruba (Nigerian)
- Pronunciation: oh-loo-wah-toh-bee
Oluwatobi is a unisex Yoruba name meaning “The Lord/God is great” or “The Lord is with me”. The name speaks of the parents’s faith and belief that God is great and with their child. It consists of two parts: “Oluwa” meaning God/The Lord and “tobi” meaning great, worthy, noble. The name originates from Yoruba ethnic groups mainly found in southwestern Nigeria, Benin and Togo. The pronunciation of Oluwatobi varies but is generally spoken as /òlúwàtóbí/. People with this name are seen as blessed and favored by God. They tend to have solid faith, trust in divine providence and see obstacles as opportunities. Oluwatobis often achieve great success and accomplishments in their lives as a reflection of their belief that the Lord is with them and working through them. Their lives demonstrate the greatness of God at work. They inspire faith, perseverance and confidence in others around them.
