Names Deji

Deji

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Nigerian
Meaning
The name Deji has several meanings in Yoruba, such as "pleasure", "rejoice", "happiness", or "one who is crowned".
Popularity
Deji is not a very common name globally, but it is relatively popular in Nigeria and other African countries. It is beginning to gain popularity outside the African continent as well.

cartoon of the name Deji
Cartoon of Deji

Deji Name meanings & History

Deji is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. The name Deji has several meanings in Yoruba, such as "pleasure", "rejoice", "happiness", or "one who is crowned". Transferred use of the surname Deji. Deji is a popular name among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and other African countries. There is no specific occasion or event when the name is used, but it is a popular name for children in these cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Deji: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Deji:

D: Determined,Daddy,Domestic,Dutiful,Demanding,Doting

E: Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive

J: Journey,Journal,Joy,Judicial,Jester,Justice

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

Deji is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people who bear the name Deji, including Nigerian footballer Deji Adeleye, and Deji Olatunji, an English YouTube personality, and actor.

Related Names to Deji

Similar African names that are related to Deji include Ade, Ayo, and Kehinde.

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