Gender: Male
Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Royal return
Pronunciation: ah-deh-wah-lay, /ˌɑː.deɪˈwɑː.leɪ/, AH D IY W EY L
Popularity Rank: #6,502
Originating from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, Adewale means 'crown has come home'. It signifies the return of royalty or a prestigious person.
The name Adewale is of Yoruba origin and means Royal return. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Adewale is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ah-deh-wah-lay
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌɑː.deɪˈwɑː.leɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH D IY W EY L
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Adewale is recorded 8,674 times globally, ranking it as the 6,502th most common name worldwide.
Adewale is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 8,172 occurrences, making it the 134th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Adewale is found among 1 in every 142 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Nigeria | #134 | 1 : 142 |
United States of America | #12,331 | 1 : 11,747 |
United Kingdom | #5,464 | 1 : 4,726 |
South Africa | #23,896 | 1 : 65,136 |
United Arab Emirates | #17,999 | 1 : 33,171 |
Canada | #10,443 | 1 : 13,324 |
Libya | #11,765 | 1 : 26,256 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Adewale from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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