ADEBOYE
Adeboye
Adeboye is a Nigerian and Yoruba surname that is also found among the British Nigerian community. The name Adeboye has a rich history and is derived from the Yoruba language, with 'Ade' meaning crown and 'Oye' which can mean 'blessing' or 'effigy'. The combination of these elements gives the name Adeboye the meaning of 'crown of blessing' or 'crown of effigy'.
Those bearing the surname Adeboye often have roots in the Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria, reflecting the migration of Yoruba people to the United Kingdom. As a result, the surname Adeboye has become more prevalent within the British Nigerian diaspora community.
Many individuals with the surname Adeboye have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, business, arts, and public service, both in Nigeria and within the United Kingdom. The name Adeboye carries a sense of heritage and pride for those who bear it, symbolising qualities such as royalty, blessing, and strength.
Overall, the surname Adeboye represents a fusion of cultural heritage and contemporary identity, bridging the gap between Nigerian roots and British influence within the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 239 people named Adeboye in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Adeboye.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abayomi
- Abiodun
- Adekunle
- Adeyemi
- Babatunde
- David
- Emmanuel
- Kayode
- Olufemi
- Samuel
Female
- Abosede
- Adeola
- Aramide
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Kehinde
- Oluwakemi
- Oluwatoyin
- Temitope
- Yetunde
