Toyin

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Toyin means "to be praised" in Yoruba.
Popularity
Toyin is not a common name outside of Yoruba speaking countries, but it's gaining popularity in other parts of the world as more people become interested in African names and cultures.

cartoon of the name Toyin
Cartoon of Toyin

Toyin Name meanings & History

Toyin is a Yoruba name, which is a language spoken in Nigeria, West Africa. Toyin means "to be praised" in Yoruba. Means "worthy of praise" in Yoruba, also a short form of Oluwatoyin. Toyin is a versatile name that can be used in different contexts, including professional, social, and religious settings. It's also a popular name for businesses and products in Yoruba speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Toyin: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Toyin:

T: Truth,Testy,Tireless,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Touchy

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

N: Nitpicking,Neurosis,Neat,Nutrition,Nagging,Nice,Nervous

Toyin is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name

Famous People

Toyin Falola is a prominent historian and professor of African Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Toyin Abraham is a popular Nollywood actress and producer from Nigeria.

Related Names to Toyin

Other Yoruba names that are similar to Toyin include Toye, Toyosi, Toyese, and Toyebi.