Akindele
Appearance
Gender | Male |
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Language(s) | Yoruba |
Origin | |
Word/name | Nigeria |
Meaning | Valor has arrived home. |
Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
Akíndélé is a Nigerian given and surname of Yoruba origin, typically bestowed upon males. It means "Valor has arrived home.".[1] Akíndélé is a unique and culturally significant name and primarily used among the families of Akín also known as warriors.
Notable individuals with the name
[edit]- Deji Akindele (born 1983), Nigerian basketball player.
- Funke Akindele (born 1976), Nigerian actress.
- Seun Akindele, Nigerian actor.
- Tesho Akindele (born 1992), Canadian soccer player.
- Bode Akindele (1933 – 2020), Nigerian industrialist and business magnate.
- Andrew Akindele (born 2000) Nigerian American soccer player.
- Jumoke Akindele, Nigerian lawyer and politician.
- Bola Akindele (born 1963), Nigerian entrepreneur, business strategist and philanthropist.
- Oyeronke Akindele (born 1946), Nigerian sprinter.
References
[edit]- ^ "Akíndélé". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.