Adedeji
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | The crown has become two. |
| Region of origin | South West Nigeria |
Adédèjì ⓘ is a Nigerian given name and a surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "The crown has become two."[1][2] This distinctive and culturally rich name is often linked to royal families, symbolizing a legacy of dignity and strength.
Notable people with the name include
[edit]- Fredrick Kúmókụn Adédeji Haastrup (1820–1901), Nigerian traditional ruler.
- Hubert Ogunde (1916 – 1990), Nigerian actor, playwright, theatre manager, and musician.
- Davido (born 1992), Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.
- Zacch Adedeji (born 1978), Nigerian accountant, tax administrator, and public officer.
- Rachel Adedeji, Nigerian British singer and actress.
- Olamide (born 1989), Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive.
- Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (born 2005), Nigerian German footballer.
- Remi Adedeji (born 1937 (age 86–87)), Nigerian writer.
- Sesan Adedeji (born 1996), Nigerian cricketer.
- Adebayo Adedeji (born 1930), Nigerian politician.
- Yinka Adedeji (born 1985), Nigerian footballer.
- Adedeji Oshilaja (born 1993), English footballer.
- Adedeji Adeleke (born 1956) Nigerian Businessman.
References
[edit]- ↑ Hanks, P.; Coates, R.; McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. OUP Oxford. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-19-252747-9. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ↑ "Adédèjì". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
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