Femi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFEH-mee / /ˈfɛmi/Yoruba
Meaning
Love me
Historical & Cultural Background
Femi is a name of Yoruba origin, commonly used in Nigeria. It is often a diminutive of names that include 'Femi' as part of a longer phrase, such as 'Oluwafemi' meaning 'God loves me'. The Yoruba culture places significant importance on names, often reflecting personal or familial values. Femi is predominantly given to boys, though it can be used for girls as well.
Similar Names
Variants
- Femmy
International Variants
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Famous people named Femi
Femi Kuti is a Nigerian musician known for his contributions to Afrobeat music and as the son of legendary musician Fela Kuti.
Femi Oke is a British journalist and television presenter, recognized for her work with Al Jazeera and the BBC.
Femi Adesina is a Nigerian journalist and special adviser to the President of Nigeria on media and publicity.
Femi Fani-Kayode is a Nigerian lawyer and politician, known for his role in Nigerian politics and as a former Minister of Aviation.
Fictional characters named Femi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Femi was first seen in the United States in 1985. Femi has ranked as high as #1243 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Femi has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Femi
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |