Michael Olawuyi Name Origin
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Nigerian (Yoruba) 60% -
British (Anglo) 30%
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American (Mixed) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Michael
- Last Name: Olawuyi
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Michael is a common Christian name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Who is like God?'. Olawuyi is a Yoruba surname from Nigeria, meaning 'God has added to me' or 'God has increased'. The name suggests Nigerian origin with possible ties to the Yoruba ethnic group, and it is also used in countries with Nigerian diaspora.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Michael each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).