Origin:African
Meaning:Has come to home
Wole is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “has to come home.” Wole is a common Yoruba name used as a short form for names such as Olawole, Oyewole, and Oluwole. Other short forms are Ola, Oye, or Olu. Wole is also the name of a famous Nigerian playwright and Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka. A title for the cherished, this name resonates with the warmth of African hearths. Your little one will embody the essence of homecoming and unity with Wole.

Famous People Named Wole

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  • Wole Soyinka
    Playwright
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