Adebayo Explained

Adebayo, also spelled Adébáyọ̀ or Adebayor in French, is a given name and surname. It is a traditional Yoruba name which could mean any of the following “he came in a joyful time”,^[1] or "the king/crown/royalty meets joy"^[2] or "greatness/nobility/primacy/power enjoined with joy".^[3]

Surname

• • Adewole Adebayo (born 8 January 1972), Nigerian and US Lawyer, Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Media Mogul, Politician and Presidential Candidate of Social Democratic Party (Nigeria) Adedayo Adebayo (born 1970), English rugby player (of Nigerian descent)
• Ayobami Adebayo (born 1988), Nigerian writer
• Bam Adebayo (born 1997), American professional basketball player
• Bo Adebayo (born 1988), Canadian football defensive lineman
• Cornelius Adebayo (born 1941), Nigerian government official
• Diran Adebayo (born 1968), British novelist, critic and broadcaster
• Dotun Adebayo (born 1960), British radio presenter
• Elijah Adebayo (born 1998), English footballer
• Emmanuel Adebayor (born 1984), Togolese footballer
• Femi Adebayo (born 1972), Nigerian lawyer, actor, director and producer
• Niyi Adebayo (born 1958), Nigerian governor, 1999-2003 current Minister of Trade, Industry & Investment for Nigeria (2019-date)
• Robert Adeyinka Adebayo (born 1928), governor of Western State of Nigeria, 1966–1971
• Sunday Adebayo (born 1973), Nigerian professional basketball player
• Whitney Adebayo (born 1997), English television personality

Given name

• Adebayo Adedeji (1930–2018), Nigerian economist and academic
• Adebayo Adefarati (1931–2007), Nigerian politician
• Adebayo Adelabu (born 1970), Nigerian politician
• Adebayo Adeleye (born 2000), Nigerian football goalkeeper
• Adebayo Adewusi (born 1958), Nigerian academic, lawyer, public administrator, and politician
• Adebayo Adigun (born 1990), Nigerian footballer
• Adebayo Akinde (born 1946), Nigerian academic and bishop
• Adebayo Akinfenwa (born 1982), English footballer
• Adebayo Alao-Akala (1950–2022), Nigerian politician
• Adebayo Alonge, Nigerian pharmacist, inventor, deep tech entrepreneur, and market development professional
• Adebayo Johnson Bankole (born 1945), Nigerian politician
• Adebayo Bolaji (born 1983), English painter, actor, writer, and director
• Adebayo Faleti (1921–2017), Nigerian newscaster, stage director, film editor, and librarian
• Adebayo Gbadebo (born 1974), Nigerian footballer and manager
• Adebayo Lawal (born 1941), Nigerian politician
• Adebayo Ogunlesi (born 1953), Nigerian lawyer and investment banker
• Adebayo Oladapo (born 1940), Nigerian sprinter
• Adebayo Osinowo (1955–2020), Nigerian businessman and politician, also known as Pepper
• Adebayo Salami (1951–2021), Nigerian politician
• Adebayo Salami (born 1952), Nigerian actor, filmmaker, movie producer, and director, known professionally as Oga Bello

Compound name

• Marsha Coleman-Adebayo

References

1. ʼBunmi Adebayo, 2005. Dictionary of African Names. AuthorHouse.
2. Book: Intermediate Yoruba: Language, Culture, Literature, and Religious Beliefs, Part 2. 63. Abraham Ajibade Adeleke Ph. D.. Trafford Publishing, 2011. 978-1-426-9490-98.
3. Web site: Synonyms of royalty Thesaurus.com. 2020-06-02. www.thesaurus.com. en.