Olufemi is a Yoruba name meaning "God loves me." It is a shortened form of Oluwafemi, where "Oluwa" means "God" and "fẹ́" means "love" + "mi". Common Femi is a diminutive extracted from the longer version. Meaning and Etymology In Yoruba culture, names are often theistic compounds. Olufemi is a contraction of Oluwa fẹ́ mi — "God loves me." The initial particle fẹ́ Usage and Distribution Olufemi functions as a masculine given name among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Due to the African diaspora, it also appears in diaspora communities. Notable Bearers As a surname, notable bearers include: Lola Olufemi, British feminist writer, and several football players: John Olufemi, Oladapo Olufemi, and Tosin Olufemi. Related through the element femi are Femi Kuti (born Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti), Nigerian musician. In academia, Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, philosopher, distinguishes the Olufemi variant from Oluwafemi. Meaning: "God loves me" Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria) Type: Given name (used also as surname) Variants: Oluwafemi, Femi