Pronounced (o LAH joo wahn) and to my understanding unless you intentionally give it no effort you will mispronounce this name. It means,"God offered wealth and honor."
by TehStrangeOne January 02, 2012

The boy who almost every girl likes. He's sweet and cares for others and not himself. He's a little geeky in a sweet way.
Girl 1:Did you hear about Olajuwon
Girl 2: Didn't he give that dog a place to live
Girl 1:Yeah he did. Wow.
Girl 1:Did you hear about Olajuwon
Girl 2: Didn't he give that dog a place to live
Girl 1:Yeah he did. Wow.
by Bella Redrose May 23, 2018

The greatest center to every play the game of basketball. He had every ability a basketball player needed to have: offensive moves, blocks, you name it. A great man on AND off the court.
by hakeemolajuwonfcksyouintheass December 05, 2007

The greatest center to play in the NBA. He could move like a guard, score, pass, block, rebound, defend. You name it he could do it. He played the majority of his career for the Houston Rockets and then later played and retired with the Toronto Raptors.
by david faustino August 29, 2012

by KJ2006 April 20, 2006

i remember one of hakeem olajuwon's best moves back then was that sick "dream shake" against david robinson. the admiral couldn't keep up with the dream!
by dreamshake12 July 30, 2009
