- Meaning
- Love me
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- African
What people expect from a Femi
Femi mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Femi: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
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Femi
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Love me".
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The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Femi
What does the name Femi mean?
Femi is a boy's name of Yoruba origin meaning "Love me".
Is Femi a boy or girl name?
Femi is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Femi?
Femi is rare in the US. It is used in African.
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