Oluwabukola
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Oluwabukola is a Yoruba name meaning “God adds to my joy”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Oluwabukola
Oluwabukola is a beautiful and deeply spiritual name of Yoruba (African) origin, common in Nigeria and among the Yoruba diaspora. In the Yoruba language, "Oluwa" means "God" or "Lord," and "bukola" is derived from "búkún láyò," meaning "adds to my joy" or "brings joy." Therefore, Oluwabukola translates to "God adds to my joy" or "God brings me joy." This name reflects a profound sense of gratitude and acknowledges divine providence, celebrating the blessing and happiness that God bestows. It is often given to children as an expression of the parents' joy and faith, embodying a heartfelt prayer and declaration of God's goodness in their lives. It's a name rich in cultural and spiritual significance.
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Gender Usage of the Name Oluwabukola
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Oluwabukola is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Oluwabukola
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Oluwabukola is listed under Uncommon Girl Names based on the available birth data from United Kingdom, with a birth frequency of 1 in every 4.26M births.
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Oluwabukola was last recorded at #12,591 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2015) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #5,728 in 1997. Its lowest recorded position was #13,145 in 2009. Over the last 18 years (1997–2015) the name fell -6863 places (from #5,728 to #12,591).
Characteristics of the Name Oluwabukola
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 6 syllables — Five-or-more-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 11 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- O — Girl Names Starting with O
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Oluwabukola is composed of five syllables that create a fluid, vowel-heavy rhythm. Its length and melodic repetition evoke a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Oluwabukola
Middle name suggestions for OluwabukolaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Oluwabukola is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 4 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Oluwabukola Mary · Oluwabukola Maya · Oluwabukola Mona · Oluwabukola Mari · Oluwabukola Myra. View all 62 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Oluwabukola
Spelled Like Oluwabukola Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Olubukola
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Olivia · Olga · Opal · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Oluwabukola Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Oluwadamilola · Oluwanifemi · Oluwatofunmi · View all 12 names
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