Category
page 1Yoruba-language surnames
Adetokunbo
Adétòkunbọ̀ () is both a surname and a given name of Yoruba origin meaning "the crown or royalty from across the seas (ocean)" or "the crown or royalty from a foreign land (abroad)".
Adebayo
Adébáyọ̀ or Adebayor in French, is a given name and surname. It is a traditional Yoruba name which could mean any of the following “he came in a joyful time”, or "the king/crown/royalty meets joy" or "greatness/nobility/primacy/power enjoined with joy".
Ajayi
Ajayi is both a surname and a given name of Yoruba origin which means "a child born face upwards" (i.e. the occiput posterior position).
Adeyemi
Adéyẹmí
is a Yoruba name that means the crown or royalty befits me. It could also mean crown is meant for me. The popular Yorùbá prefix "Adé" which means "Crown" is typically reserved for people born into any Yorùbá royal family.