# Adebayo

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**Adébáyọ̀** audio or **Adebayor** in French, is a [given name](/source/Given_name) and [surname](/source/Surname). It is a traditional [Yoruba name](/source/Yoruba_name) which could mean any of the following “he came in a joyful time”,[1] or "the king/crown/royalty meets joy"[2] or "greatness/nobility/primacy/power enjoined with joy".[3]

## Notable Individuals with the name

### Surname

- [Adedayo Adebayo](/source/Adedayo_Adebayo) (born 1970), English rugby player of Nigerian descent
- [Adewole Adebayo](/source/Adewole_Adebayo) (born 1972), Nigerian lawyer
- [Ayobami Adebayo](/source/Ayobami_Adebayo) (born 1988), Nigerian writer
- [Bam Adebayo](/source/Bam_Adebayo) (born 1997), American professional basketball player
- [Bo Adebayo](/source/Bo_Adebayo) (born 1988), Canadian football defensive lineman
- [Cornelius Adebayo](/source/Cornelius_Adebayo) (1941–2025), Nigerian politician and government official
- [Diran Adebayo](/source/Diran_Adebayo) (born 1968), British novelist, critic and broadcaster
- [Dotun Adebayo](/source/Dotun_Adebayo) (born 1960), British radio presenter
- [Elijah Adebayo](/source/Elijah_Adebayo) (born 1998), English footballer
- [Emmanuel Adebayor](/source/Emmanuel_Adebayor) (born 1984), Togolese footballer
- [Femi Adebayo](/source/Femi_Adebayo) (born 1972), Nigerian lawyer, actor, director and producer
- [Niyi Adebayo](/source/Niyi_Adebayo) (born 1958), Nigerian governor, 1999-2003 current Minister of Trade, Industry & Investment for Nigeria (2019-date)
- [Robert Adeyinka Adebayo](/source/Robert_Adeyinka_Adebayo) (1928–2017), Nigerian Army major general, governor of Western State of Nigeria, 1966–1971
- [Sunday Adebayo](/source/Sunday_Adebayo) (born 1973), Nigerian professional basketball player
- [Whitney Adebayo](/source/Whitney_Adebayo) (born 1997), English television personality

### Given name

- [Adebayo Adedeji](/source/Adebayo_Adedeji) (1930–2018), Nigerian economist and academic
- [Adebayo Adefarati](/source/Adebayo_Adefarati) (1931–2007), Nigerian politician
- [Adebayo Adelabu](/source/Adebayo_Adelabu) (born 1970), Nigerian politician
- [Adebayo Adeleye](/source/Adebayo_Adeleye) (born 2000), Nigerian football goalkeeper
- [Adebayo Adewusi](/source/Adebayo_Adewusi) (born 1958), Nigerian academic, lawyer, public administrator, and politician
- [Adebayo Adigun](/source/Adebayo_Adigun) (born 1990), Nigerian footballer
- [Adebayo Akinde](/source/Adebayo_Akinde) (born 1946), Nigerian academic and bishop
- [Bayo Akinfemi](/source/Bayo_Akinfemi) (born 1969), Nigerian actor and director
- [Adebayo Akinfenwa](/source/Adebayo_Akinfenwa) (born 1982), English footballer
- [Adebayo Alao-Akala](/source/Adebayo_Alao-Akala) (1950–2022), Nigerian politician
- [Adebayo Alonge](/source/Adebayo_Alonge), Nigerian pharmacist, inventor, deep tech entrepreneur, and market development professional
- [Adebayo Johnson Bankole](/source/Adebayo_Johnson_Bankole) (born 1945), Nigerian politician
- [Adebayo Bolaji](/source/Adebayo_Bolaji) (born 1983), English painter, actor, writer, and director
- [Adebayo Faleti](/source/Adebayo_Faleti) (1921–2017), Nigerian newscaster, stage director, film editor, and librarian
- [Adebayo Gbadebo](/source/Adebayo_Gbadebo) (born 1974), Nigerian footballer and manager
- [Adebayo Lawal](/source/Adebayo_Lawal) (born 1941), Nigerian politician
- [Adebayo Ogunlesi](/source/Adebayo_Ogunlesi) (born 1953), Nigerian lawyer and investment banker
- [Adebayo Oladapo](/source/Adebayo_Oladapo) (born 1940), Nigerian sprinter
- [Adebayo Osinowo](/source/Adebayo_Osinowo) (1955–2020), Nigerian businessman and politician, also known as Pepper
- [Adebayo Salami](/source/Adebayo_Salami) (1951–2021), Nigerian politician
- [Adebayo Salami](/source/Oga_Bello) (born 1952), Nigerian actor, filmmaker, movie producer, and director, known professionally as Oga Bello

### Compound name

- [Marsha Coleman-Adebayo](/source/Marsha_Coleman-Adebayo)

## References

1. ʼBunmi Adebayo, 2005. *Dictionary of African Names*. AuthorHouse. ISBN 1-4208-4794-5

1. Abraham Ajibade Adeleke Ph. D. [*Intermediate Yoruba: Language, Culture, Literature, and Religious Beliefs, Part 2*](https://books.google.com/books?id=DSwJCton8GgC&pg=PA63&dq=). Trafford Publishing, 2011. p. 63. ISBN 978-1-426-9490-98.

1. ["Synonyms of royalty | Thesaurus.com"](https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/royalty). *www.thesaurus.com*. Retrieved 2020-06-02.

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