Aadeladan Surname

10,311,814th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 3 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Nigeria
Highest density in:
Nigeria

Aadeladan Surname User-submission:

The Aadeladan surname is from Nigeria. They are from the royal family of the Alaafin of Oyo. There are two ruling families in Oyo: the Agunloye ruling house and the Alowolodu ruling house. The Aadeladan are from the Agunloye ruling house.

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Aadeladan Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Nigeria31:59,047,586507,603

Aadeladan Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

The Aadeladan surname is from Nigeria. They are from the royal family of the Alaafin of Oyo. There are two ruling families in Oyo: the Agunloye ruling house and the Alowolodu ruling house. The Aadeladan are from the Agunloye ruling house. Oyo is an ancient Yoruba town in Nigeria and it was an empire referred to as the Oyo Empire before the European British Missionaries. The surname means 'crown that passes through the Savannah'. It consists of the words ade, meaning 'crown', and odan, meaning 'Savannah' in Nigerian Yoruba language.

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