Adebowale
Meaning of Adebowale
Adebowale is a traditional Yoruba name for boys that originates from Nigeria. In Yoruba, it is pronounced as ah-deh-boh-WAH-leh (/ɑːdɛboʊˈwɑːleɪ/). This unique and melodious name carries deep cultural significance and translates to "the crown has come home" or "royalty has returned." It symbolizes strength, leadership, and the importance of one's heritage. Adebowale is also sometimes spelled Adebola. While not widely popular in the United States, it has been steadily gaining recognition in recent years. In 1992, it ranked at number 6 with 5,619 occurrences and reached its peak popularity in 1994 when it ranked at number 7 with 6,969 occurrences. Currently, Adebowale holds a ranking of 12,141 based on data for newborns in the United States in 2018.
Pronunciation
Yoruba
- Pronunced as ah-deh-boh-WAH-leh (/ɑːdɛboʊˈwɑːleɪ/)
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Notable People Named Adebowale
| Adebowale A. Adeyemo is a Nigerian physician-scientist and genetic epidemiologist known for his expertise in genomics and cardiometabolic disorders, currently serving as the deputy director and chief scientific officer of the Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health at the National Human Genome Research Institute. |
