Find out how popular the first name Oluseyi has been for the last 46 years (from 1979 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Oluseyi by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Oluseyi is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Oluseyi.

The history of the first name Oluseyi

The given name Oluseyi is of Yoruba origin, a language spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and adjoining areas. It dates back to the medieval period in West Africa, around the 12th to 16th centuries.

Oluseyi is a compound name formed from the Yoruba words "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord", and "Seyi" which is a shortened form of "Oluwaseyi" meaning "God owns wealth". Thus, the name Oluseyi can be interpreted as "The Lord owns wealth" or "The Owner of wealth".

Historically, Yoruba names often carried deep spiritual or philosophical meanings, reflecting the cultural beliefs and values of the Yoruba people. Names like Oluseyi were given to children with the hope of bestowing certain qualities or blessings upon them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oluseyi can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Yoruba people, which were passed down through generations of storytellers and griots. However, due to the primarily oral nature of these traditions, specific dates and individuals are difficult to pinpoint.

Notable historical figures who bore the name Oluseyi include Oluseyi Ajayi (c. 1905-1985), a prominent Nigerian historian and academic who specialized in the study of Yoruba history and culture. Another example is Oluseyi Akinwunmi (born c. 1935), a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Nigeria from 1975 to 1979.

Other historically significant individuals with the name Oluseyi include Oluseyi Olorunleke (c. 1920-1995), a Nigerian playwright and dramatist known for his contributions to the development of Yoruba theatre, and Oluseyi Obateru (born c. 1950), a Nigerian journalist and media personality who has worked extensively in radio and television broadcasting.

Oluseyi Ajayi (c. 1900-1970), a Nigerian traditional ruler and the Olubadan (paramount ruler) of Ibadan from 1964 to 1970, is another notable figure who carried this name.

While Oluseyi is primarily a Yoruba name, it has gained recognition and popularity beyond its cultural origins, being used by individuals of various backgrounds and nationalities around the world.

Data source

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