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.

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