Adetola
ah-deh-TOH-lah
Adetola is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “Adetola is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning "the crown is worth riches" or "the crown is of value".”, and peaked in popularity in 1989.
What Adetola Means
“Adetola is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning "the crown is worth riches" or "the crown is of value".”
The Story of Adetola
Consider a name that declares your son's inherent worth, as if royalty itself is valued.
Adetola is a significant Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'the crown is worth riches' or 'the crown is of value.' It emerged in the late 1980s, a name imbued with nobility and prosperity.
For your son, Adetola signifies a life of respect and abundance. You see him as a person of great value, someone who commands respect through his actions and possesses a rich inner world.
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Peak Year
#5 in 1989
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1989
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