Temi

Meaning of Temi

Temi unfolds like a secret melody drifting on a warm breeze through Lagos markets—its two soft syllables, TEH-mee, gently announcing “mine” or “my own” in Yoruba. Steeped in centuries of storytelling and familial devotion, Temi evokes images of tiny crowns, joyful gatherings, and the sweet intimacy between parent and child. In Latin-flavored corners of the United States—think pastel-shaded Miami sidewalks or sun-dappled California patios—Temi has tiptoed onto birth certificates with a shy smile: just 11 little girls wore the name in 2024, earning it the #939 spot on the popularity charts. Though its footprint has ebbed and flowed since a handful of Temis made their debut in the early ’60s, each new arrival carries the same poetic promise of belonging—and, let’s be honest, two syllables mean parents never stumble over pronunciation at playground roll call.

Pronunciation

Yoruba

• Pronunced as TEH-mee (/ˈtɛmi/)

• Temitope
• Timi
• Temiloluwa