Bolanle
/boh-LAHN-lay/
Bolanle is a Yoruba (Nigeria) girl's name pronounced /boh-LAHN-lay/. A joyful name that means one who finds wealth at home.
Meaning of Bolanle
A joyful name that means one who finds wealth at home.
Bolanle is a compound Yoruba name derived from the words 'bọ́', meaning 'to meet' or 'find', 'ọlá', meaning 'wealth', 'honor', or 'nobility', and 'ilé', meaning 'home'. It literally translates to 'one who meets wealth at home', reflecting the belief that the child is a blessing that brings or finds prosperity within their own family lineage.
- Origin
- Yoruba (Nigeria)
- Pronunciation
- /boh-LAHN-lay/
Cultural background
It is a traditional unisex name, though more commonly given to girls, among the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria. The name is often bestowed upon children born into families experiencing a period of significant success or domestic stability.
Variations & nicknames
- Bolanle
- Bola
- Mobolanle
- Enibolanle
Famous people named Bolanle
Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Nigerian lawyer and founder of the award-winning arts center Terra Kulture.
Arts and Film · 2000s–present
Bolanle Ninalowo
Popular Nigerian actor and film producer.
Film · 2010s–present
Bolanle Olukanni
Nigerian television presenter and documentary filmmaker.
Media · 2010s–present
Bolanle Awe
Distinguished Nigerian Professor of Oral History and pioneer of women's studies.
Academia · 1960s–present
Bolanle Ambode
Former First Lady of Lagos State and philanthropist.
Politics · 2015–2019
Frequently asked about Bolanle
- What does Bolanle mean?
- Bolanle means 'one who finds wealth at home' or 'meets nobility at home' in the Yoruba language.
- How do you pronounce Bolanle?
- It is pronounced 'Baw-lahn-lay', with the vowels having a soft, open sound characteristic of the Yoruba language.
- Is Bolanle a boy or girl name?
- While it is a unisex name, in modern practice it is predominantly used for girls.
- What is a common nickname for Bolanle?
- The most common short form or nickname for Bolanle is 'Bola'.
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