Adebayo, also spelled Adébáyọ̀ or Adebayor in French, is a

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...

and

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

. It is a traditional

Yoruba name A Yorùbá name is a name that is part of a naming tradition that is primarily used by the Yoruba people and Yoruba language-speaking individuals in Benin, Togo, and Nigeria. Naming ceremonies Originally, male Yorùbá children were named on the n ...

which could mean any of the following “he came in a joyful time”, or "the king/crown/royalty meets joy" or "greatness/nobility/primacy/power enjoined with joy".

Surname

Adedayo Adebayo Adedayo Adeyemi Adebayo (born 30 November 1970 in Ibadan, Nigeria) is a rugby union footballer, who played on the wing for England 8 times between 1996 and 1998. He played club rugby for Bath and Parma and then went on to coach the Scottish-ba ...

(born 1970), English rugby player (of Nigerian descent) *

Ayobami Adebayo Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ (born 29 January 1988) is a Nigerian writer. Her 2017 debut novel, '' Stay With Me'', won the 9mobile Prize for Literature and the Prix Les Afriques. She was awarded The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts and Culture ...

(born 1988), Nigerian writer *

Bam Adebayo Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo (born July 18, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before being selected by the He ...

(born 1997), American professional basketball player * Bo Adebayo (born 1988), Canadian football defensive lineman *

Cornelius Adebayo Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo is a former Senator of Nigeria, who became a state governor, and later was head of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications. Background Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo was born on February 24, 1941 in Igbaja in Kwa ...

(born 1941), Nigerian government official *

Diran Adebayo Oludiran "Diran" Adebayo FRSL (born 30 August 1968) is a British novelist, cultural critic and academic, best known for his tales of London and the lives of African diasporans. His work has been characterised by its interest in multiple cultura ...

(born 1968), British novelist, critic and broadcaster *

Dotun Adebayo Oludotun Davey Moore "Dotun" Adebayo (born 25 August 1959) is a British radio presenter, writer, and publisher. He is best known for his work on ''Up All Night (radio show), Up All Night'' on BBC Radio 5 Live, as well as the obituary programme ...

(born 1960), British radio presenter * Elijah Adebayo (born 1998), English footballer *

Emmanuel Adebayor Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor (; born 26 February 1984) is a Togolese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Togolese Championnat National club Semassi. He previously played for English clubs Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur ...

(born 1984), Togolese footballer *

Femi Adebayo Femi Adebayo Salami (born 31 December 1978) is a Nigerian film director, film actor, lawyer, producer and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture and Tourism. He is the son of the veteran actor Adebayo Salami. Early ...

(born 1972), Nigerian lawyer, actor, director and producer *

Niyi Adebayo Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo (born 4 February 1958) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria since August 2019. He previously served as governor of Ekiti State from 29 May 1999 to 29 ...

(born 1958), Nigerian governor, 1999-2003 current Minister of Trade, Industry & Investment for Nigeria (2019-date) *

Robert Adeyinka Adebayo Robert Adeyinka Adebayo (9 March 1928 – 8 March 2017) was a Nigerian Army major general who served as governor of the now defunct Western State of Nigeria, 1966–1971. He was also Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Army and was Commandant of the ...

(born 1928), governor of Western State of Nigeria, 1966–1971 *

Sunday Adebayo Sunday A. Adebayo (born 12 September 1973) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks and Memphis Tigers. Early life Adebayo was born in Benin City, Nigeria. As a high school st ...

(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 Adebayo Adefarati (14 February 1931"Adefarati, AD Presidential candidate dies at 76", ''Vanguard'', March 30, 2007. – 29 March 2007) was a Nigerian politician who was Governor of Ondo State in Nigeria from 1999 to 2003. Life and career Ad ...

(1931–2007), Nigerian politician *

Adebayo Adelabu Adebayo Adelabu (born 28 September 1970) is a former deputy governor, operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria and 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress. Early life and education Adelabu was born to Aderibi ...

(born 1970), Nigerian politician * Adebayo Adeleye (born 2000), Nigerian football goalkeeper *

Adebayo Adewusi Adebayo Ismail Adewusi (born May 20, 1958) is a Nigerian academic, lawyer, public administrator, politician and twice as former Commissioner in Lagos state. He was appointed commissioner for Finance between the year 2004 to 2006 and later as com ...

(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 Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala (3 June 1950 – 12 January 2022) was a Nigerian politician and police officer. He served as governor of Oyo State in 2006, and again from 2007 to 2011. He was the candidate of the ADP in the 2019 Governorship ...

(1950–2022), Nigerian politician *

Adebayo Alonge Adebayo Alonge is a Nigerian pharmacist, inventor, deep tech entrepreneur, and market development professional. He is the winner of the 2019 Hello Tomorrow Global Deeptech Challenge, known as the BNP Paribas Group Deep Tech Award, for creating ...

, Nigerian pharmacist, inventor, deep tech entrepreneur, and market development professional *

Adebayo Johnson Bankole Adebayo Johnson Bankole (born October 27, 1945), is a Nigerian politician who is a commissioner in Oyo State, Nigeria. He served as a commissioner under both Governor Alao Akala and Governor Kolapo Ishola’s administration. Early years Banko ...

(born 1945), Nigerian politician * Adebayo Bolaji (born 1983), English painter, actor, writer, and director *

Adebayo Faleti Adebayo Mosobalaje Faleti (26 December 1921 – 23 July 2017) was Africa's first newscaster, Africa's first stage play director, Nigeria's first film editor and librarian with the first television station in Africa - Western Nigeria Television ( ...

(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 Adebayo "Bayo" O. Ogunlesi CON (born December 20, 1953) is a Nigerian lawyer and investment banker. He is currently Chairman and Managing Partner at the private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). Ogunlesi was the former head of G ...

(born 1953), Nigerian lawyer and investment banker * Adebayo Oladapo (born 1940), Nigerian sprinter *

Adebayo Osinowo Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo (28 November 1955 – 15 June 2020) also known as Pepper was a Nigerian businessman and politician. Osinowo was a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Until his death, he was Senator representing Lagos East at the ...

(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 Marsha Coleman-Adebayo is an American former senior policy analyst for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Beginning in 1996, she filed complaints alleging that a company from the United States was mining vanadium in South Afri ...

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