AJANI
Ajani
The surname "Ajani" is of African origin and is commonly found amongst the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a unisex name and can be used for both males and females, though it is more commonly used as a surname rather than a first name.
The name Ajani has significant meaning in Yoruba culture, derived from the phrase "Ade" meaning "crown" and "Ife" meaning "love." Therefore, Ajani can be interpreted to mean "he who wins the struggle for love" or "innate love for the crown."
Many individuals bearing the surname Ajani have a rich cultural heritage and are often proud of their Nigerian roots. As with many African surnames, the name Ajani often holds a story or historical significance within the family line, representing aspects of tradition, lineage, or characteristics of the original bearer.
Over time, as people from various countries have migrated and settled in the United Kingdom, the surname Ajani has become more recognised within the British society. Today, individuals with the surname Ajani can be found living across different regions of the UK, contributing to the diverse cultural tapestry of the nation.
There are approximately 306 people named Ajani in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Ajani.
Region of origin: Africa
Country of origin: Nigeria
Language of origin: Yoruba
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abiodun
- Aderemi
- Adeyemi
- Babajide
- Charles
- Idowu
- Oladipo
- Olakunle
- Olalekan
- Olufemi
- Olugbenga
- Olusola
Female
- Alice
- Anne
- Ayanbola
- Esther
- Funmilayo
- Kehinde
- Olabisi
- Olusiji
- Omotayo
- Omotola
- Sophia
- Stella
- Temitope
- Victoria