Surname · African origin
Adebayo
Meaning
The surname Adebayo means The crown meets joy (Yoruba).
Origin
African
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Adebayo
Adebayo is a Yoruba name joining ade, “crown/royalty,” with the sense of joy on arrival.
What kind of surname is Adebayo?
Adebayo is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the African naming tradition — you can read how African surnames were formed on our African last names page.
Other African surnames
Abebe
The flower has bloomed (Amharic)
Adeyemi
The crown befits me (Yoruba)
Afolabi
Born into honour (Yoruba)
Dlamini
A major Nguni clan name
Keita
A Mandinka royal clan name
Mensah
Third-born son (Akan)
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Nkosi
King, chief (Zulu)
Okafor
Boy born on Afor market day (Igbo)
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Adebayo mean?
The surname Adebayo means The crown meets joy (Yoruba). Adebayo is a Yoruba name joining ade, “crown/royalty,” with the sense of joy on arrival.
Where does the surname Adebayo come from?
Adebayo is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Adebayo?
Adebayo is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Dlamini, Keita, Mensah.