Name meaning
Olu
may mean “lord, God”
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Nigerian, Yoruba
- Spellings
- Olu · Oluwa
- Say it
- OH-loo
- Letters
- 3
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Olu is a Yoruba short form of names beginning with Olu-, from Olúwa, Lord or God, such as Olumide, God has come. It is also a title meaning chief or ruler.
Roots
Yoruba short form of Olu- names (Olúwa, God).
Where it is used
Oluwaseun and Olumide are full forms.
Olu name FAQ
What does the name Olu mean?
Olu may mean “lord, God”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Yoruba short form of Olu- names (Olúwa, God).
Where does the name Olu come from?
Olu is of Yoruba origin. Today it is used in Nigerian, Yoruba families.
How do you pronounce Olu?
Olu is usually pronounced OH-loo.
Is Olu a boy's or a girl's name?
Olu is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Olu?
Related spellings and forms include Oluwa.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.