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Name meaning & originOmotola Ọmọtọ́lá

/Aw-maw-TAW-lah/

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Omotola is a Yoruba girl's name pronounced /Aw-maw-TAW-lah/. A child who is as valuable and worthy as wealth itself.

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Meaning of Omotola

A child who is as valuable and worthy as wealth itself.

Omotola is a compound name from the Yoruba language of West Africa, derived from the words 'Omo' meaning child, 'to' meaning to be enough or equal to, and 'ola' meaning wealth or nobility. It translates to 'a child is as worthy as wealth,' reflecting the traditional Yoruba value that children are the ultimate form of riches and prestige.

Origin
Yoruba
Pronunciation
/Aw-maw-TAW-lah/

Cultural background

The name is common among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and is traditionally given to girls to signify that their birth is a blessing surpassing material gain. It is often shortened to nicknames like Tola or Omot in casual settings.

Variations & nicknames

  • Tola
  • Motala
  • Omotolani
  • Omo-Tola

Famous people named Omotola

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

    Award-winning Nollywood actress and Time 100 honoree.

    Film · 1995–present

  • Omotola Oronti

    Notable Nigerian visual artist known for contemporary figurative paintings.

    Art · 2010s–present

  • Omotola Taiwo

    Professional Nigerian footballer known as 'Omo-T'.

    Sport · 2010s–present

Frequently asked about Omotola

What does Omotola mean?
Omotola is a Yoruba name meaning 'a child is as valuable as wealth' or 'a child is worth as much as riches.'
How do you pronounce Omotola?
It is pronounced oh-moh-TOH-lah, with each syllable typically receiving equal stress or a slight emphasis on the third syllable.
Is Omotola a boy or girl name?
Omotola is primarily used as a feminine name in Yoruba culture, though 'Tola' can sometimes appear in unisex compound names.
What is the origin of the name Omotola?
The name originates from the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo.

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