Abidemi
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| Gender | Unisex |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Born awaiting my return |
| Region of origin | South-west |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Abídèmí |
| Short form(s) | Bidemi |
Abidemi (Abídèmí) is a Nigerian unisex name of Yoruba descent meaning "Born awaiting my return". It is commonly given to a male or female child when the father of the child is away on a trip/journey,[1] Abídèmí falls under one of the categories of names in Yoruba language known as Oruko-Abiso, meaning ascribed/acquired names.[2] Bídèmí is the diminutive form for Abídèmí.
Notable people bearing the name
[edit]- Nehzno Abidemi, Nigerian American Comic Actor
- Iseoluwa Abidemi, Nigerian Gospel Singer, (Born December 2004)
- Abidemi Sanusi, Nigerian Author
- Bidemi Olaoba, Nigerian Gospel Singer
References
[edit]- ^ "Abídèmí". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Apindi, Cyprine (2022-08-18). "300 Unique Yoruba names for boys and girls with meanings". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-10-11.