Kolade
Appearance
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | Bring lots of honor |
| Region of origin | Southwestern Nigeria |
Kọ́ládé ⓘ is a male-given Yoruba name commonly used as a surname in Nigeria. It means "Bring lots of honors". Other full forms of the name include Adékọ́ládé (The crown has gathered and brought honor.), Akọ́ládé (One who brings success.), Ifákọ́ladé/Fákọ́ladé (Ifa arrives with wealth.) Díẹ̀kọ́ladé (Royalty isn't inconsequential. The crown isn’t to be taken lightly.) etc.
Given name
[edit]- Kolade Victor Akinjo (born 1972), Nigerian politician
- David Ayomide Kolade Kasumu (born 1999), English footballer
- Kolade Dominate Olowu (born 1992), Nigerian radio personality
- Kolade Oshinowo (born 1948), Nigerian painter
Surname
[edit]- Christopher Kolade (1932–2025), Nigerian diplomat and activist