Akinyele is a masculine given name and surname of Yoruba origin, widely used in southwestern Nigeria. The name combines three Yoruba words: “akin" (valor or bravery), “yẹ” (befitting or worthy of), and “ilé” (home, or household). This translates to “valor is worthy of the house.” Morphologically, it is written as akin-yẹ-ilé.[1][2][3]
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Yoruba |
| Meaning | “valor is worthy of the house.” |
| Region of origin | South-west Nigeria |
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Notable people with the name and surname
edit- Akinyele Umoja (born 1954) American educator
- Akinyele (rapper) (born 1971) American rapper
- Alexander Akinyele (1875 - 1968) Nigerian clergy
- Isaac Babalola Akinyele (1882 - 1964)
- Theophilus Adeleke Akinyele (1932 - 2020) Nigerian business consultant.
- Rufus Akinyele (born 1959) Nigerian professor.
References
edit- ^ "Akínyẹlé". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Akinyele - Boy's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Akinyele Pronunciation". www.howtopronounce.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.