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