Adelani

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Adelani Pronunciation

Adelani is pronounced ah-deh-LAH-nee /ˌɑ.dɛˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Yoruba — variously read 'the crown (royalty) has prosperity/wealth' (from ade, 'a crown'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The crown has prosperity: Adelani is Yoruba. Lyrical, regal, and warm (said 'ah-deh-LAH-nee').

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Origin LowYoruba

MeaningFrom Yoruba — variously read 'the crown (royalty) has prosperity/wealth' (from ade, 'a crown'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7228 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Adelani comes from Yoruba — variously read 'the crown (royalty) has prosperity/wealth' (from ade, 'a crown'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, regal name, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'ah-deh-LAH-nee'; nickname Ade).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, the-crown-has-prosperity at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Adelani is variously read 'the crown (royalty) has prosperity/wealth' in Yoruba (from ade, 'a crown') — a lyrical, regal name (the exact reading is layered, which we note; said 'ah-deh-LAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Adelani — Yoruba; routes layered

Variations

AdelanaAdelaja

Nicknames

Ade

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Yoruba

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Adelani?

Adelani is pronounced ah-deh-LAH-nee (/ˌɑ.dɛˈlɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Adelani said aloud.

How do you say Adelani?

Adelani is said ah-deh-LAH-nee (/ˌɑ.dɛˈlɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Adelani said aloud.

What does the name Adelani mean?

Adelani is Yoruba — variously 'the crown (royalty) has prosperity'; the exact reading is layered.

Is Adelani a boy or girl name?

Adelani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Adelani?

Adelani is a rare name in the U.S.