Obafemi
/OW-B-AA-F-EH-M-IY/
The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal
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Yes — Obafemi is a Christian boy name of Yoruba origin, meaning “The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal”. It also appears in Other tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Obafemi is a boy's name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Obafemi is also used in Other traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among African, Nigerian families, Obafemi carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Obafemi look like?
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See Obafemi's baby portrait →What does Obafemi's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Obafemi resonates in either tradition.
Obafemi's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Obafemi's full reading →
Does Obafemi go with your family's names?
Obafemi breaks into 7 sounds: /OW-B-AA-F-EH-M-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Obafemi sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Obafemi beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Obafemi — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Obafemi
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From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in African families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Obafemi
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Common questions about Obafemi
What does the name Obafemi mean?
Obafemi means "The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal." It is a boy name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Obafemi a boy or girl name?
Obafemi is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Obafemi?
Obafemi is of Yoruba origin, used in Christian, Other traditions, commonly among African, Nigerian families.
Is Obafemi a Christian name?
Yes. Obafemi is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Yoruba origin. It also appears in Other tradition.
What does Obafemi mean in Yoruba?
Obafemi originates from Yoruba, where it means "The king loves me, royal affection bestowed upon this child — Obafemi declares that the Oba (king) has shown love to this child, that royal favour has settled upon the family through this birth. In Yoruba naming every 'Oba' compound invokes the kingdom heritage, and 'femi' (love me) makes it personal."
What are common nicknames for Obafemi?
Common short forms of Obafemi include Obafi, Obaf.
What is the numerology of Obafemi?
Obafemi has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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