Yemi

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Yemi is a short form of the Yoruba name Olayemi, which means "I have joy" or "my joy has come"
Pronunciation
YEH-mee
Ye
me
Popularity
Yemi is a relatively rare name and is not ranked among the top 1000 names in the US or any other country.

cartoon of the name Yemi
Cartoon of Yemi

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,Youth-giving,Yen/money

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

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

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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