Gbemisola
Feminine
Yoruba
Meaning & Origin
Gbemisola is a Yoruba female given name from Nigeria, carrying the profound meaning "carry me into wealth." The name reflects a common tradition in African onomastics where names are crafted to express hopes, prayers, or statements of faith. Each syllable contributes: gbẹ́ "carry," mi "me," and ọlà "wealth."Notable BearersNotable women bearing the name include Nigerian politician Gbemisola Saraki (born 1965), who served in the Senate; Nigerian-American entrepreneur Gbemisola Abudu; British actress Gbemisola Ikumelo; Nigerian academic Gbemisola Adeoti; and environmentalist Titilope Gbemisola Akosa. The name is also found as a compound within other Yoruba names such as Titilope.While no direct variant forms are listed, Gbemisola belongs to the class of Yoruba ọrúkọ àmútọ̀runwá (sentential names) that declaratively petition divine favor.Meaning: “carry me into wealth”Origin: Yoruba, NigeriaType: given name (feminine)Usage regions: Yoruba-speaking West Africa and diaspora