Kayode

Kayode is a British surname that originates from Nigeria. The name is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The surname Kayode is believed to be a variant of the Yoruba name Adekayode, meaning "the crown befits this child".

In recent years, the surname Kayode has spread beyond Nigeria and can be found among the Nigerian diaspora in various countries, including the United Kingdom. Those bearing the surname Kayode are often proud of their Nigerian heritage and may engage in cultural activities to celebrate their roots.

The surname Kayode may also be spelled as Caode or Kaode due to variations in transliteration from the Yoruba language to English.

Overall, the surname Kayode carries a sense of pride in Nigerian heritage and can be considered a symbol of the diverse cultural fabric of British society.

Typical given names associated with the Kayode surname

Male

  • Ayodele
  • Babajide
  • Charles
  • Frank
  • James
  • Joseph
  • Kolawole
  • Michael
  • Olaseni
  • Samuel
  • Taiwo

Female

  • Bolanle
  • Caroline
  • Elizabeth
  • Esther
  • Funmi
  • Helen
  • Lisa
  • Mary
  • Olabisi
  • Oluwatoyin
  • Omolara

Similar and related surnames

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There are approximately 363 people named Kayode in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Kayode.

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