Ademola
/ ah-day-MOH-lah /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honorable
Meaning & Etymology
The crown has honor.
The crown has honor.
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba words ade (crown) and mọla (honor, honorableness).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
In Yoruba culture, the name Ademola reflects the high regard for leadership and nobility, as the crown symbolizes authority and prestige.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the virtues of honor, leadership, and the esteemed position of the crown in Yoruba society.