The baby name Adesayo is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-deh-SHAH-yoh.
Adesayo is Yoruba in Origin.
The baby name Adesayo is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-deh-SHAH-yoh.
Adesayo is Yoruba in Origin.
Adesayo is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria, formed from ade "crown, royalty" and ayọ̀ "joy," often parsed as "the crown brings joy" or "royalty has become joy." In tonal orthography it appears as Adésayọ̀. Like many Ade- names, it signals esteem, good fortune, or a link to chieftaincy, and is used for boys and girls alike.
Rooted in the honorific Ade naming tradition of Yoruba courts in Oyo and Ife, the name has circulated widely in modern Nigeria and the diaspora across Christian and Muslim families. Spelling typically omits diacritics in English contexts. Nicknames include Ade and Sayo. Variants and related forms include the orthographic Adésayọ̀, the hypocoristic Sayo, and names such as Adedayo ("the crown turns to joy"), Adesola ("the crown makes wealth"), and Oluwasayo ("God brings joy"). The name’s joyful message and dignified royal element make it a popular contemporary choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | Girls | 0 | #764 | 23 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 28 | 16,906 |
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