At a Glance
- Meaning
- Short form of names beginning with Olú-, meaning 'lord' or 'God'
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Pronunciation
- OH-loo
Olu is a Yoruba name meaning “short form of names beginning with Olú-, meaning 'lord' or 'God'”. It appears in our list of 175+ Strong Black Baby Boy Names You’ll Love.
Meaning & Origin of Olu
Meaning: Short form of names beginning with Olú-, meaning 'lord' or 'God'.
Origin: Yoruba.
How to Pronounce Olu
OH-looIPA /ˈoʊluː/
Popularity of Olu
Olu doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Olu
Similar Names
Wole · Fela · Femi · Tafari · Ayo · Gamba
