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Name meaning & originBamidele Bámidéle

/BAH-mee-deh-leh/

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Bamidele is a Yoruba girl's name pronounced /BAH-mee-deh-leh/. A beautiful wish for the child to follow the parents home and stay with them.

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Meaning of Bamidele

A beautiful wish for the child to follow the parents home and stay with them.

Bamidele is a Yoruba name derived from the phrases 'bá mi' (follow me or accompany me) and 'dé ilé' (reach home). It functions as a prayer or a heartfelt petition, traditionally given by parents wishing for the child to survive and remain permanently in the family home rather than being lost to childhood mortality.

Origin
Yoruba
Pronunciation
/BAH-mee-deh-leh/

Cultural background

The name is widely used among the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria and the diaspora. It is a unisex name, though it carries a deeply personal familial significance for both male and female children.

Variations & nicknames

  • Dele
  • Bam-bam
  • Bami
  • Bamdele

Famous people named Bamidele

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Bamidele Abiodun

    First Lady of Ogun State, Nigeria and sustainable development advocate.

    Politics · 2019-present

  • Bamidele Aturu

    Prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist.

    Law · 1964-2014

  • Bamidele Ali

    Former professional American football player (Defensive End).

    Sport · 2000s

  • Bamidele Jermaine Alli

    English professional footballer known as Dele Alli.

    Sport · 2011-present

  • Bamidele Yusuff

    Nigerian professional footballer playing as a forward.

    Sport · 2010s-present

Frequently asked about Bamidele

What does Bamidele mean?
Bamidele literally translates to 'Follow me home' or 'Accompany me home' in the Yoruba language.
How do you pronounce Bamidele?
It is pronounced 'Bah-mee-deh-leh', with all syllables receiving roughly equal stress.
Is Bamidele a boy or girl name?
Bamidele is a unisex name, meaning it is traditionally given to both boys and girls in Yoruba culture.
Is Bamidele a common name?
Yes, it is a very common and traditional name among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin.

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