Adunni
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Nigerian |
| Meaning | One who is pleasant to have |
| Region of origin | Southwest |
Àdùnní is a Nigerian Yoruba name given to a female child, meaning " One who is pleasant to have".[1] Àdùnní falls under the name category, Orúkọ Oríkì(Panegyrics) in Yoruba language metaphorically used to convey deep meanings and highlight the virtues or characteristics of a person.[2]
Notable people bearing the name
[edit]- Adunni Ade, Nigerian American actress and model
- Adunni Oluwole (1905–1957), Nigerian pre-independence politician and human rights activist
- Adunni Bankole, Nigerian Businesswoman
References
[edit]- ^ "Àdùnní". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ Timelessgist (2023-11-28). "Male and Female Yoruba Oriki Names + Meanings". Timelessgist. Retrieved 2024-10-13.