Kayode
Meaning of Kayode
Kayode is a male name with Yoruba origin. In Yoruba, it is pronounced as kah-YOH-deh (/kɑːˈjoʊdeɪ/). The name has variations in spelling but carries the same meaning and pronunciation. It is not only popular in Nigeria, where Yoruba is spoken, but also gaining recognition worldwide. In the United States, Kayode has been given to newborn boys consistently over the years. Although its ranking may fluctuate, it remains a well-loved choice for parents looking for a unique and culturally rich name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Yoruba
- Pronunced as kah-YOH-deh (/kɑːˈjoʊdeɪ/)
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Notable People Named Kayode
| Kayode Oladele is a Nigerian human rights activist, lawyer, and politician who served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. |
| Kayode Fayemi - John Olukayode Fayemi is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Ekiti State and as Minister of Solid Minerals Development in President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet. |
| Kayode Eso - Chief Samuel Obakayode "Kayode" Eso, CON, CFR was a prominent Nigerian jurist who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. |
| Kayode Awosika is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at Buffalo. |
| Kayode Egbetokun is the current and 22nd Inspector General of Police in Nigeria, appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace Usman Alkali Baba. |
