Adesina
ah-deh-SEE-nah
Adesina is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “Adesina is a Yoruba name of African origin meaning 'the crown has opened the way'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1979.
What Adesina Means
“Adesina is a Yoruba name of African origin meaning 'the crown has opened the way'.”
The Story of Adesina
Imagine a name that means the very act of leadership has opened the path forward for your child.
Adesina is a proud Yoruba name from West Africa, meaning 'the crown has opened the way.' It emerged in recorded usage in the late 1970s, a name imbued with the authority and foresight of its meaning.
This name speaks to a daughter you imagine will not wait for opportunities, but create them. It resonates with a powerful sense of destiny and the ability to pave the way for herself and others with intelligence and resolve.
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Peak Year
#5 in 1979
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1979
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