Bunmi / Olubunmi / Oluwabunmi
Pronunciation: BOON-mee
Meaning
My birth is sweet; God gave me
Origin
Yoruba
History & Etymology
Bunmi is a popular name among the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. It is a contracted form of longer names like 'Olubunmi' or 'Oluwabunmi'. The prefix 'Oluwa-' means 'God' or 'Lord', and 'Olu-' is a shorter form. The core 'bunmi' translates to 'my gift' or 'given to me'. Therefore, the full name signifies 'God gave me' or 'God's gift to me', expressing gratitude for the child's birth. It is used for both boys and girls, reflecting the Yoruba tradition of names carrying significant meaning and often being gender-neutral.
Bunmi in different fonts
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