Meaning of the Yoruba Name Rotimi

Rotimi is a unisex Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria. It is a contraction of two elements:

• O (or "Orí") – head, destiny, or the divine consciousness
• tí mí – "that is mine" or "belongs to me"

Common translations include:

• "My destiny is with God" / "God stays with me"
• "The Lord is my support"
• "Worthy of praise is God" (a more interpretive, devotional rendering)

The name reflects the Yoruba belief in Orí (inner head/destiny) as a divine guide. It is popular among Yoruba Christians and Muslims alike and has gained international recognition through figures like actor Rotimi Akinosho (known as Rotimi) and singer Rotimi (Olurotimi Akinosho).