OLADAPO
Oladapo
Oladapo is a Nigerian Yoruba surname that is also found in the United Kingdom as a result of migration and the historical ties between Nigeria and Britain. The name Oladapo has its roots in the Yoruba culture and is a common surname among the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
In the Yoruba language, "Ola" means wealth, and "Dapo" means that has come in good time or arrived in good time. Therefore, Oladapo can be loosely translated to mean "wealth has arrived." The surname possibly originated from the desire for prosperity and good fortune.
In the United Kingdom, individuals with the surname Oladapo are part of the Nigerian diaspora community. Many Nigerian immigrants came to the UK in the 20th century for various reasons, including education, work opportunities, and to escape political instability in Nigeria.
As is the case with many surnames of Nigerian origin, Oladapo reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the UK and contributes to the rich tapestry of British society.
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There are approximately 465 people named Oladapo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Oladapo.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abiodun
- Aderemi
- Ayoola
- Babatunde
- Emmanuel
- John
- Johnson
- Kunle
- Michael
- Paul
- Tayo
Female
- Abimbola
- Abiola
- Abisola
- Adebola
- Adenike
- Adeola
- Modupe
- Mojisola
- Olayinka
- Oluwatoyin