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Adeyemi

ah-deh-YEH-mee

/ɑdɛˈjɛmi/

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adeyemi

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Yoruba (Nigeria/Benin)
Meaning
the crown has fitted me well; royalty suits me
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Stress the third syllable: ah-deh-YEH-mee.

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