Find out how popular the first name Adetola has been for the last 34 years (from 1989 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Adetola by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Adetola is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Adetola.

The history of the first name Adetola

Adetola is a name of Yoruba origin, a language spoken in parts of West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. The name can be traced back to the 15th century or earlier, during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day southwestern Nigeria.

The name Adetola is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Ade" meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Tola" meaning "wealth" or "riches." Together, Adetola can be interpreted as "the crown/royalty brings wealth" or "a wealthy crown." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born into noble or prosperous families within the Yoruba kingdoms.

While there are no known references to the name Adetola in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used among the Yoruba people for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the late 19th century, during the colonial era in West Africa.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Adetola was Adetola Abiodun Adeyemi, a Nigerian princess and daughter of the Alaafin (ruler) of Oyo in the late 19th century. She was born in 1870 and played a significant role in the political and social affairs of the Oyo Empire during her lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the name was Adetola Adelakun, a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist born in 1905. She was a pioneering figure in the fight for women's education and empowerment in Nigeria during the early 20th century.

In more recent times, Adetola Olubajo (born 1935) was a prominent Nigerian lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria from 1995 to 1997.

Adetola Salau (born 1981) is a Nigerian-American artist and activist known for her work in the Black Lives Matter movement. She gained widespread recognition for her activism and advocacy following her death in 2020.

Adetola Adebiyi (born 1984) is a Nigerian-British actress and writer, best known for her roles in various British television series and films.

While the name Adetola has its roots in the Yoruba culture of West Africa, it has gained popularity and recognition beyond its place of origin, with individuals bearing the name making significant contributions in various fields around the world.

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