The baby name Adetunji is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-deh-TOON-jee.
Adetunji is Yoruba in Origin.
The baby name Adetunji is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-deh-TOON-jee.
Adetunji is Yoruba in Origin.
Adetunji is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria, built from ade “crown/royalty,” tún “again,” and jí “to awaken.” It conveys the blessing “the crown returns/awakens again” - a message of renewal of lineage, restored honor, or the birth of a child who revives family prestige, especially in royal households.
Used across Yorubaland since the 19th century, borne by chiefs and community leaders; as a given name and sometimes surname. Notable: Oba Saliu Adetunji, Olubadan of Ibadan. Variants include the fully marked Adétúnjí, shortened form Túnjí/Tunji; related Ade- names: Adedayo, Adewale, and cognate Olatunji (“wealth reawakens”). Adetunji is traditionally masculine but used unisex in the diaspora. Spelling without diacritics dominates in international records. The name travels well while keeping a clear cultural anchor.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #195 | 71 | 5,926 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #277 | 1,732 | 16,906 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #392 | 538 | 15,093 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| LY | 0 | #524 | 12 | 12,703 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,136 | 8 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Adetunji is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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