Yemi Name meanings & History

Yemi is a short form of the Yoruba name Olayemi, which means "I have joy" or "my joy has come". Means "I am honourable" in Yoruba. Yemi is mostly used in Nigeria and other African countries. However, It has gained some popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, where people are looking for unique and culturally diverse names for their children.

Zodiac Sign of Yemi: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yemi:

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

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Enliven,Exaggerate

M: Manipulative,Mushy,Maternal,Mommy,Mother,Memorabilia,Memory

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Yemi is:

• a Common name
• a Modern name
• a Refined name
• a Unintellectual name
• a Urban name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Yemi, including Yemi Alade, a Nigerian singer, and Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of Nigeria.

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