ABAYOMI
Abayomi
Abayomi is a British surname with origins in West Africa, specifically among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name Abayomi is derived from the Yoruba language, where "Aba" means to meet and "Yomi" means joy. Therefore, the name Abayomi can be interpreted to mean "bringing joy" or "joy meets us."
The surname Abayomi is primarily found among Nigerians who have migrated to the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. It is a relatively rare surname, but it carries a sense of cultural significance and pride for those who bear it.
Individuals with the surname Abayomi often carry with them a strong sense of cultural heritage and may participate in various Nigerian traditions and events within the British community. The name serves as a connection to their West African roots and helps to preserve their ancestral identity in a foreign land.
As with many surnames, the name Abayomi may have variations in spelling and pronunciation as families adapt to different cultural and linguistic environments. Despite this, the surname continues to represent a sense of cultural belonging and pride for those who carry it.
There are approximately 210 people named Abayomi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Abayomi.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abiodun
- Abiola
- Aderemi
- Babatunde
- Domingo
- Gabriel
- Gbolahan
- George
- Michael
- Olufemi
- Olumide
- Remi
- Wale
Female
- Abidemi
- Aderinsola
- Folashade
- Linda
- Morenike
- Olufunke
- Remi
- Sylvia
- Temitope
- Tolani