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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The crown arrives with joy
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ah-deh-BAH-yoh
Adebayo is a Yoruba name for boys, pronounced ah-deh-BAH-yoh, and it means "the crown arrives with joy." It has a worldly feel and is easy to say once you hear it, with four clear syllables and the stress on the third.
Meaning & Origin of Adebayo
Meaning: The crown arrives with joy.
Origin: Yoruba.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Adebayo
ah-deh-BAH-yohIPA /ɑːdɛˈbɑːjoʊ/
Popularity of Adebayo
Adebayo is a rare name in the U.S. It peaked at #4217 in 1984 with 9 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #9878 with 7 babies, so a child named Adebayo would be one of very few.
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FAQ
What does the name Adebayo mean?
The crown arrives with joy. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Adebayo?
Adebayo is pronounced ah-deh-BAH-yoh (IPA: /ɑːdɛˈbɑːjoʊ/).
Is Adebayo a popular name right now?
Adebayo peaked at #4217 in 1984 and is ranked #9878 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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