Gender: Male
Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Wealthy and of high status
Pronunciation: Oh-lah-joo-wahn, /oʊˈlɑdʒuˌwɑn/, AH L AY JH UW AA N
Popularity Rank: #75,177
Derived from the Yoruba language, Olajuwon means 'Wealthy and of high status' or 'Wealth (of the) future'. It is a name of Nigerian origin and signifies prosperity and success.
The name Olajuwon is of Yoruba origin and means Wealthy and of high status. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Olajuwon is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, Canada, and 8 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Oh-lah-joo-wahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /oʊˈlɑdʒuˌwɑn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH L AY JH UW AA N
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Olajuwon is recorded 348 times globally, ranking it as the 75,177th most common name worldwide.
Olajuwon is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 289 occurrences, making it the 3,001th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Olajuwon is found among 1 in every 4013 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #3,001 | 1 : 4,013 |
| United States of America | #31,583 | 1 : 42,072 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Olajuwon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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