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Kemi (given name)

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Kẹ́mi
GenderFemale
Language(s)Yoruba
Origin
Word/nameNigerian
MeaningPamper me, or care for me, or cherish me
Region of originSouth West Nigeria

Kẹ́mi is a common Nigerian given female name of Yorùbá origin which means "cherish me" or "pamper me".[1]

It is the diminutive form of Adékẹ́mi, which means "crown has cherished me". Other full forms of the name includes Fọ́lákẹ́mi, Ifákẹ́mi, Ọ̀ṣunkẹ́mi "Ọ̀ṣun cares for me", Oyèkẹ́mi, and Olúkẹ́mi "God cares for me".

Notable People with the name

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References

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  1. ^ Apindi, Cyprine (2022-08-18). "300 Unique Yoruba names for boys and girls with meanings". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-10-06.