Adewale
ah-deh-WAH-leh
Adewale is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “A Yoruba name meaning 'the crown has come home' or 'the crown has returned'.”. It currently ranks #8960 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1995.
What Adewale Means
“A Yoruba name meaning 'the crown has come home' or 'the crown has returned'.”
The Story of Adewale
The echoes of royalty from West Africa resonate in this name, a testament to a lineage of honor that has returned.
Adewale is a distinguished Yoruba name originating from Nigeria, meaning 'the crown has come home' or 'the crown has returned'. It carries the weight of ancestral dignity and a sense of belonging, rooted deeply in the rich cultural tapestry of the Yoruba people.
You imagine your son carrying himself with a quiet strength, a noble bearing that speaks of belonging. This is a name that suggests your child will feel a deep connection to where he comes from, returning to his true self.
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Famous Namesakes
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
British actor of Nigerian descent
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Peak Year
#12 in 1995
Total Births
205
First Recorded
1974
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