Yoruba

Bolaji

Pronounced boh-LAH-jeeShare

Meaning: One who wakes with wealth

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Bọ́lá jí joins the Yoruba ideas of being with wealth and waking. Ọlá can evoke prosperity and distinction, giving this established name more breadth than money alone.

Nicknames

  • Bola

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Works everywhere
  • Modern

Origins

Bolaji comes from Yoruba.

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