Babalola
| Gender | male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Father is Wealth |
| Region of origin | South-West Nigeria |
Babalọlá is a Nigerian name of Yoruba origin meaning "Father is Wealth." or "Father is Honour or Prestige."[1]
Notable people bearing the name
[edit]- Afe Babalola (born 1929), Nigerian lawyer
- Afe Babalola University founded by Afe Babalola
- Isaac Babalola Akinyele (1882–1964), Nigerian royalty
- Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904–1959), founder of the Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria
- Solomon Babalola (1926–2008), Nigerian poet, author and scholar
- Solomon Adeniyi Babalola (1929–2021), Veteran Nigerian Baptist Missionary/Evangelist, Church Pastor, Church Administrator, Denominational Leader, Theological Educator and Seminary Academic Affairs Director
- Chinedum Peace Babalola, Nigerian pharmacist
- Charles Babalola (born 1990), British actor
- Lekan Babalola (born c. 1960), Nigerian jazz percussionist and musician
- Remi Babalola, Nigerian minister and banker
- Rilwan Lanre Babalola (born 1968), Nigerian minister and energy economist
Politics
[edit]- Akin Babalola Kamar Odunsi, Nigerian businessman and politician
- Babalola Borishade (born 1946), Nigerian politician
- Andrew Babalola (born 1961), Nigerian politician
Sports
[edit]- Taye Babalola (born 1991), Nigerian football player
- Oladipupo Babalola (born 1968), Nigerian football player
- Olu Babalola (born 1981), British basketball player
- Gideon Babalola (born 1994), Nigerian badminton player
References
[edit]- ^ "Babalola". Nigerian dictionary. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
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