Adebisi

Adebisi is a British surname of Yoruba origin, with roots in Nigeria. The name derives from the Yoruba language, where 'Ade' translates to 'crown' and 'bisi' means 'added to'. This surname is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

The Adebisi surname is often associated with attributes such as royalty, honour, and prestige, reflecting the significance of the 'crown' element in its meaning. Individuals bearing this surname may have ancestral ties to Yoruba leaders or nobility, though this is not always the case.

Over the years, Adebisi has become a more familiar name within the British diaspora, reflecting the multiculturalism and diversity present in modern British society. It is not unusual to encounter individuals with the surname Adebisi across various professions and walks of life in the United Kingdom.

As with many surnames, the significance and history of Adebisi can vary from one family to another, shaped by individual experiences and narratives. The surname serves as a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry that makes up the British populace, connecting individuals to their ancestral heritage and wider global communities.

There are approximately 336 people named Adebisi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Adebisi.

Region of origin: Africa

Country of origin: Nigeria

Language of origin: Yoruba

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abiodun
  • Adefemi
  • Adekola
  • Adetayo
  • Adeyemi
  • Ayodele
  • Hassan
  • Ibrahim
  • Isaiah
  • Joseph
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter

Female

  • Abigail
  • Adeola
  • Adesola
  • Bilikisu
  • Bolanle
  • Bukola
  • Carol
  • Comfort
  • Elizabeth
  • Oluwatosin
  • Oluwatoyin
  • Victoria
  • Yemisi

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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