Oyèlẹ́yẹ is a Nigerian given name and a surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "Chieftaincy has value."[1] The diminutive form can be Lẹ́yẹ in a shorter form.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | Chieftaincy has value |
| Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
Notable individuals with the name
edit- Oyeleye Oyediran, Nigerian political scientist
- Olateju Oyeleye (1924–2013), Nigerian businessman
- Oluwafemi Oyeleye (born 1994), Nigerian boxer
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References
edit- ^ "Oyèlẹ́yẹ". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.