Adekanye
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | The crown is next in line for the chieftaincy. |
| Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
Adékanyè is a Nigerian surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "The crown is next in line for the chieftaincy."[1] This distinctive and culturally rich name is often associated with those aspiring to the royal stool or chieftaincy, representing a legacy of ambition and strength.
Notable individuals with the name
[edit]- Bobby Adekanye (born 1999), Nigerian footballer.
- Oladele Rufus Adekanye (born 1964), Nigerian politician.
- Tomilayo Adekanye, Nigerian agricultural economist.
References
[edit]- ^ "Adékanyè". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
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