Tosin (given name) explained
| Tósìn |
| Language: | Yoruba |
| Origin: | Yoruba |
| Region: | South western Nigeria |
| Meaning: | worthy to be served |
| Related Names: | Olúwatósìn, Olúwatómisìn, Olútósìn |
| Gender: | Unisex |
Tósìn is a Nigerian unisex given name of Yoruba origin[1] meaning "worthy to be served." or "enough to worship". [2] It is a diminutive version of "Olúwatósìn" meaning God is worthy to be served, and Olúwatómisìn which means Lord is sufficient for me to worship.[3]
Notable people with the name include
- Tosin Abasi (born 1983), Nigerian American musician
- Tosin Adarabioyo (born 1997), English footballer
- Tosin Adeloye (born 1996), Nigerian sprinter
- Tosin Ajibade (born 1987), Nigerian writer
- Tosin Cole (born 1992), British actor
- Tosin Damilola Atolagbe (born 1994), Nigerian badminton player
- Tosin Dosunmu (born 1980), Nigerian footballer
- Tosin Jegede, Nigerian singer
- Tosin Ogunode (born 1994), Nigerian-Qatari sprinter
- Tosin Oke (born 1980), Nigerian triple jumper
- Tosin Olufemi (born 1994), English footballer
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Nigeria. 134. Marcellina Ulunma Okehie-Offoha. Matthew N. O. Sadiku. Africa World Press. 1996. 978-0-865-4328-33.
- Web site: Tósìn . 2024-11-16 . www.yorubaname.com . en.
- Web site: Olúwatosìn . 2024-10-07 . www.yorubaname.com . en.
