Ọládàpọ̀ (alternatively spelled Ladapo) is a Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin meaning "a combination of prestige, success and wealth has been mixed together (alike)".[1][2][3]
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Wealth has been mixed together |
| Region of origin | Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Ọládàpọ̀ Ládàpọ̀ Dàpọ̀ |
People with Oladapo as first/given name
edit- D'banj Nigerian musician
- Oladapo Afolabi (born 3 October 1953), former Nigerian academic.
- Oladapo Fagbenle, British entrepreneur, music video producer, director, and former NCAA athlete.
- Oladapo Olufemi (born 5 November 1988), Nigerian footballer.
- Da Grin born Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun (21 October 1987 – 22 April 2010), award-winning Nigerian rapper.
- Oba Ladapo Ademola II (1872–1962), Alake of Abeokuta
- Oladapo Afolayan (born 11 September 1997), Enlglish footballer.
People with Oladapo as middle name
edit- Brian Oladapo Idowu (Russian: Брайан Оладапо Идову; born 18 May 1992), Russian professional football player of Nigerian origin.
- Hosea Oladapo Ehinlanwo (born 2 August 1938), Nigerian Senator for the Ondo South constituency of Ondo State, Nigeria.
People with Oladapo as last/family name
edit- Freddie Ladapo, British athlete
- Adebayo Oladapo, Nigerian athlete.
- Georgina Oladapo, British athlete.
- Ifedayo Oladapo, (1932 - 2010) Nigerian engineer, former academic at the University of Lagos.
- Joyce Oladapo née Hepher (born 11 February 1964), retired British long jumper.
- Kitan Oladapo (born 2000), American football player
- Olatubosun Oladapo also known as Tubosun Oladapo and Odidere Aiyekooto (September 1943), Nigerian folk poet.
References
edit- ^ Abraham Ajibade Adeleke (2011). Intermediate Yoruba: Language, Culture, Literature, and Religious Beliefs, Part II. Trafford Publishing. p. 67. ISBN 9781426949098.
- ^ "Oladapo". OnlineNigeria: Nigerian Names and Meanings. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ^ "Male Yoruba baby names beginning with O". All Things Nigeria. Retrieved October 22, 2014.