مطيع

Mutiu

boyArabic, Yoruba form

Mutiu is a Muslim boy name meaning “Obedient”.

MeaningObedient
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Yoruba form
Arabic spellingمطيع
PronunciationMOO-tee-oo
Arabic rootط و ع (ṭ-w-ʿ) — obedience
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mutiu

Mutiu is the Yoruba form of Muṭīʿ, 'obedient', in the sense of obedient to God. Yoruba drops the final ʿayn and adds -u, as in Wasiu and Jamiu. It is also used in the full form ʿAbd al-Muṭīʿ in some families.

Is Mutiu a Muslim name?

Yes. Mutiu is the Yoruba form of the Arabic Muslim name Muti, meaning obedient.

Where is the name Mutiu used?

Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.

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Spellings and variants of Mutiu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mutiu mean?

Mutiu means 'Obedient'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.

Is Mutiu a Muslim name?

Yes. Mutiu is the Yoruba form of the Arabic Muslim name Muti, meaning obedient.

How do you write Mutiu in Arabic?

Mutiu is written مطيع in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mutiu?

Mutiu is pronounced MOO-tee-oo.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.