Olawale

Ọláwálé is both a surname and a given name of Yoruba origin meaning "a combination of prestige, success and wealth has arrived home". Diminutives of the name include Ola, Wale and Olaale (Benin Republic/Ketou).

Notable people with the name

• Isiaka Olawale (born November 11, 1983), Nigerian footballer
• Jamize Olawale (April 17, 1989), American football player
• Olawale Adeniji Ige (born October 13, 1938), Nigerian engineer and politician
• Olawale Adelusimi (born April 1, 1983), Nigerian footballer
• Taslim Olawale Elias (11 November 1914 – 14 August 1991), Nigerian jurist

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