Ademola
Ademola combines the Yoruba elements adé “crown, royalty” and móla “to know or possess wealth,” conveying the idea of one born into royal prosperity or recognized through wealth and honor.
Ademola is a traditional Yoruba compound name built from symbols of kingship and wealth. The element adé represents royalty and ancestral authority, while ọlá expresses prosperity, respect, and social prestige. Together they create a name that reflects noble status and good fortune.
The name has long been used for boys in southwestern Nigeria and remains popular today for its strong, dignified sound. It is also sometimes written in related forms such as Adeola.
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Is Ademola a boy or girl name?
Ademola is typically a boy’s name.
What does Ademola mean?
Ademola combines the Yoruba elements adé “crown, royalty” and móla “to know or possess wealth,” conveying the idea of one born into royal prosperity or recognized through wealth and honor.
Where does Ademola come from?
Ademola is commonly associated with Yoruba.
What are the forms of Ademola?
Common forms and spellings include: Adeola, Ade.
Where is Ademola used?
Ademola is used in naming traditions such as Yoruba.
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