Toyin ⓘ is a Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin which means "worthy of praise"/"praiseworthy".[1] Toyin is the diminutive form of Oluwatoyin or Olutoyin.
| Language | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | Worthy of praise |
| Region of origin | South western Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Oluwatoyin, Olutoyin |
People named Toyin
edit- Toyin Adekale (born 1963), aka simply 'Toyin', British lovers rock singer
- Toyin Agbetu, British activist
- Toyin Ajayi, CEO and co-founder of Cityblock Health
- Toyin Falola (born 1953), Nigerian historian
- Toyin Odutola (born 1985), Nigerian artist
- Toyin Raji, Nigerian former actor
- Olutoyin Augustus (born 1979), Nigerian hurdler
- Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau, Black Lives Matter activist
- Toyin Abraham, Nigerian actress
- Toyin Ajao, (born 1978) interdisciplinary scholar, feminist activist and holistic wellbeing practitioner
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