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'Akínbọ̀dé is a Nigerian Yoruba Name meaning "The valiant one arrives/returns" mostly used as a surname and given as a name to a boy child in the Southwestern region of Nigeria.[1][2] Names that begin with 'Akin' (brave/bravery/valor) are believed to come from a lineage of warriors in the Yoruba tradition. The diminutive form of Yoruba names like "Akínbọ̀dé" is Akín (Brave/Bravery/Valor) or Bọ̀dé (Arrives/returns). Other variants of the name include Oyebọ̀dé' (Title arrives/returns), and 'Olabọ̀dé' (Wealth arrives/returns) etc. These names epitomize the hope and positive expectations that come with the birth of a child in Yoruba culture.[3]
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Nigerian |
| Meaning | The valiant one has returned |
| Region of origin | Southwest |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Olabọ̀dé Oyébọ̀dé |
| Short form(s) | Bọ̀dé Akín |
Notable people bearing the name
edit- Akinbode Akinbiyi, Nigerian - British Photographer
- Akinbode Oluwafemi, Nigerian Environmental Activist
- Bode George, Nigerian Politician
- Bode Thomas, Nigerian Politician
References
edit- ^ "Akínbọ̀dé". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Akinbode - Boy's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ venere.it (2024-07-01). "The meaning and history of the name Olabode". Venere. Retrieved 2024-10-14.