Folayemi is a given name of Yoruba origin, and translates to, "make me worthy of success". It is a compound of Yoruba words fi -"use" ọlá -"wealth, nobility" yẹ -"befit, benefit" mí -"me". The name is predominant in South West Nigeria, primarily given to females, though it is sometimes used for males. Variants include Fọlá, and Yẹmí.
People with the name Folayemi Folayemi Wilson, American artist, designer Yemi Blaq, born as Folayemi Olatunji, Nigerian film actor and song actor
See also Folakemi
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