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Adesuwa

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Pronounced ah-day-SOO-wah /ˌɑː.deɪˈsuː.wɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Edo (Bini) people of Nigeria, Adesuwa, often read as 'in the midst of prosperity' or 'she who is worth more than money can buy' — a treasured, prosperity-blessing name.Low

In 30 seconds: A treasured Edo name: Adesuwa means 'in the midst of prosperity; worth more than money' (said 'ah-day-SOO-wah'). Rich and warm.
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Origin MediumEdo
MeaningFrom the Edo (Bini) people of Nigeria, Adesuwa, often read as 'in the midst of prosperity' or 'she who is worth more than money can buy' — a treasured, prosperity-blessing name.
U.S. rank (2025)#10121 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 164

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319832025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adesuwa comes from the Edo people of Nigeria, carrying the sense 'in the midst of prosperity; worth more than money can buy.' It reads as a treasured, blessing name — rare in the U.S., beloved in Benin City (said 'ah-day-SOO-wah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian-heritage families. Rare, prosperous, and cherished.

Did you know? Adesuwa is an Edo (Bini) name from Nigeria, often read as 'she who is worth more than money can buy' — a cherished, prosperity-blessing name of deep family pride (said 'ah-day-SOO-wah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Adesuwa — Edo/Bini 'prosperity; worth more than money'

Variations

AdeswaAdesuaEsuwa

Nicknames

AdeSuwa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adesuwa mean?

Adesuwa is an Edo (Nigerian) name read as 'in the midst of prosperity; worth more than money can buy.'

How do you pronounce Adesuwa?

It's said ah-day-SOO-wah /ˌɑː.deɪˈsuː.wɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Adesuwa a boy or girl name?

Adesuwa is a girl's name.

How popular is Adesuwa?

Adesuwa is a rare name in the U.S.

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