Adegboyega

Adegboyega
GenderMale
Language(s)Yoruba
Origin
Word/nameYoruba
MeaningThe crown increased (our) honour
Region of originSouth-west Nigeria
Other names
Variant form(s)
  • Gbóyèga
  • Bóyèga

Adegboyega is a Nigerian given name and surname of Yoruba origin primarily used in southwestern Nigeria. It combines the Yoruba words "ade" (meaning "crown"), "gbe" (meaning "carry"), "oye" (meaning "chieftaincy" or "honour"), and "ga" (meaning "tall" or "elevated"). Together, Adegboyega translates to "the crown has elevated (our) honour." Morphologically, it is written as "adé-gbé-oyè-ga." [1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Adégbóyèga". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  2. ^ "Adegboyega - Boy's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  3. ^ venere.it (2024-07-02). "The meaning and history of the name Adegboyega". Venere. Retrieved 2024-10-27.