Gender: Unisex
Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: God is great
Pronunciation: TOH-lu, ˈtoʊlu, T OW L UW
Popularity Rank: #19,491
Derived from the Yoruba word 'Oluwatobi', meaning 'God is great'. It is a popular name among the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
The name Tolu is of Yoruba origin and means God is great. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Tolu is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: TOH-lu
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈtoʊlu
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T OW L UW
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Tolu is recorded 2,134 times globally, ranking it as the 19,491th most common name worldwide.
Tolu is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 1,492 occurrences, making it the 898th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Tolu is found among 1 in every 777 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #898 | 1 : 777 |
| United States of America | #8,873 | 1 : 7,601 |
| United Kingdom | #3,812 | 1 : 2,901 |
| Canada | #5,848 | 1 : 6,078 |
| Italy | #27,374 | 1 : 42,233 |
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