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 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 ...

(born 1970), English rugby player (of Nigerian descent) * Ayobami Adebayo (born 1988), Nigerian writer * Bam Adebayo (born 1997), American professional basketball player *

Bo Adebayo Bo Omoniyi Adebayo (born March 25, 1988 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian football defensive lineman formerly of the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Professiona ...

(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 (born 1960), British radio presenter * Elijah Adebayo (born 1998), English footballer * Emmanuel Adebayor (born 1984), Togolese footballer * Femi Adebayo (born 1972), Nigerian lawyer, actor, director and producer * Niyi Adebayo (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 Whitney Adeshola Adebayo (born November 1997) is an English television personality and businessowner. After setting up a wig business in Camden Town, she rose to prominence when she was cast on the tenth series of the ITV2 dating series ''Love ...

(born 1997), English television personality

Given name

* Adebayo Adedeji (1930–2018), Nigerian economist and academic * Adebayo Adefarati (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 Adebayo Adeleye (born 17 May 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Jerusalem and the Nigeria national team. Club career Adebayo Adeleye joined 2018 from the B-United Foot ...

(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 Adebayo Adigun (born 15 November 1990) is a Nigerian former football player. Adigun began his career with Shooting Stars F.C. and signed on 6 December 2009 a three years contract with the J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol is a Japanese profession ...

(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, 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 Adebayo Bolaji (born 15 May 1983) is a London-based painter, actor, writer and director. Early life Adebayo Tibabalase Bolaji was born in Perivale in the London Borough of Ealing, of Nigerian parents and is an English actor, writer and direct ...

(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 Adebayo Gbadebo (born 30 May 1974) is a Nigerian retired footballer and football manager, frequently known simply as Adebayo. Early life and education Gbadebo attended Ansar Ud Seen Primary School Odunfa at Ebute Metta in Lagos State and Ansar U ...

(born 1974), Nigerian footballer and manager *

Adebayo Lawal Group Captain Adebayo Hamed Lawal (born 14 September 1941) was Governor of Benue State, Nigeria from July 1978 to October 1979 during the military regime of General officer, General Olusegun Obasanjo. Adebayo Hamed Lawal was born on September 14, ...

(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 Adebayo Oladapo (born 28 August 1940) is a Nigerian sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the X ...

(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

References

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