Deji
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Becomes two |
| Region of origin | South-West Nigeria |
Deji is a common Nigerian given name of Yoruba origin which means "becomes two" or "has doubled".[1] Dèjì is most commonly a diminutive form of "Dimeji" or "Dímèjì" which means "has become two".
Other full forms of the name include Adedeji (or Adédèjì) which means "The crown becomes two"; Adè in Yoruba language means "crown".
Notable people bearing the name
[edit]Sportspeople
[edit]- Deji Akindele (born 1983), Nigerian basketball player
- Deji Aliu (born 1975), Nigerian track and field sprinter
- Deji Karim (born 1986), American football running back
- Deji Oduwole (born 1987), Canadian football defensive lineman
- Deji Olatoye (born 1991), American football cornerback
- Deji Tobais (born 1991), English track and field sprinter
- Deji Oshilaja (born 1993), English footballer playing as defender
Others
[edit]- Deji Olatunji (born 1996), British YouTuber
See also
[edit]- "Deji" Meets Girl, a Japanese anime television series
References
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