Adedoyin
| Gender | Unisex |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Southwest of Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Doyin Oyin |
Adédoyin ⓘis a unisex first name and surname of Yoruba origin. As a native name of the Yoruba culture in West Africa, its meaning is "the crown or royalty has become sweet (like honey)[1]".
Notable people with the name include
- Adegboyega Folaranmi Adedoyin (1922–2014), Nigerian-British high jumper and long jumper
- Francis Adedoyin (1922–2018), Nigerian traditional ruler
- Korede Adedoyin (born 2000), Nigerian professional footballer
- Olufunke Adedoyin (1962–2018), Nigerian politician
- Rahmon Adedoyin (born 1957), Nigerian educationist and businessman
- William Adedoyin (died 1952), Nigerian traditional ruler
- Adedoyin Salami (born 1963), Nigerian economist
- Adedoyin Sanni (born 1995), Nigerian footballer
References
- ^ "Adédoyin". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.