Arinola ⓘ is a Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin which means "(Born) in the midst of wealth".[1] The most commonly used diminutive form of Arinola is "Arin" which simply means Middle. Arinola is morphologically spelt "Àarínọlá" in the Yoruba language, predominant in the South-western region of Nigeria.[2]
Gender | Unisex |
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Language(s) | Yoruba |
Origin | |
Language(s) | Nigeria |
Meaning | (Born) in the midst of wealth |
Region of origin | South-west |
Other names | |
Alternative spelling | àárín-ọlá; Aarinola |
Short form(s) | àárín |
See also | Aarinolaoluwa |
Notable people with the name include:
- Arinola Olasumbo Sanya (born 1953), a Nigerian professor of physiotherapy and a former commissioner of health
- Sofiat Arinola Obanishola (born 2003), a Nigerian badminton player
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