Surname · African origin
Adeyemi
Meaning
The surname Adeyemi means The crown befits me (Yoruba).
Origin
African
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Adeyemi
Adeyemi is a Yoruba name meaning “royalty/the crown suits me.”
What kind of surname is Adeyemi?
Adeyemi 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)
Adebayo
The crown meets joy (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 Adeyemi mean?
The surname Adeyemi means The crown befits me (Yoruba). Adeyemi is a Yoruba name meaning “royalty/the crown suits me.”
Where does the surname Adeyemi come from?
Adeyemi is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Adeyemi?
Adeyemi is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Afolabi, Dlamini, Keita, Mensah.