Adewunmi

Adewunmi is a Nigerian Yoruba surname commonly found among Nigerian families. The name Adewunmi is of Yoruba origin and translates to "the crown is sweet to me" in English. It is a popular surname among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and is often passed down through generations.

Those bearing the surname Adewunmi may have ancestral roots in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. The name signifies a reverence for royalty and a deep appreciation for traditional values and customs.

In recent years, with immigration and global mobility, the surname Adewunmi has also become established in other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom. Families with the surname Adewunmi have contributed to the cultural diversity of British society and have made their mark in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts.

Overall, the surname Adewunmi represents a connection to Yoruba identity and heritage, both in Nigeria and in the wider global diaspora.

There are approximately 391 people named Adewunmi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Adewunmi.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adebayo
  • Adewale
  • Benjamin
  • Femi
  • Festus
  • James
  • Michael
  • Olumide
  • Olusegun
  • Raymond
  • Robert

Female

  • Alexsandra
  • Elizabeth
  • Esther
  • Grace
  • Jacqueline
  • Odunayo
  • Ola
  • Olubunmi
  • Susan
  • Toyin

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