Abiola

Abiola is a male first name that is occasionally also used for women. It originates from the Yoruba language and can mean both "the one born with dignity" and "the one born on New Year's Day." The name is particularly popular and widespread in Nigeria.

What does the name Abiola mean?

Abiola is a name that is used for both men and women and originates from Yoruba culture. It carries the meanings "the one born with dignity" and "the one born on New Year's Day." The name is widely used and respected in Nigeria.

Where does the name Abiola come from?

The origin of the name Abiola lies in the Yoruba language, where it can be used for both men and women. The meanings include "the one born with dignity" and "the one born on New Year's Day." It belongs to the African languages and is especially common in Nigeria.

How do you pronounce Abiola?

The sound and pronunciation of Abiola are four syllables and have a gentle, clear rhythm. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as "A-bi-o-la" [abiˈoːla]. The open syllables flow harmoniously into one another, with the series of bright vowels creating a smooth, gliding sound movement without harsh breaks. This gives Abiola an open and calm expansiveness that is evenly distributed throughout the name.

Popularity

In Germany, Abiola is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th in the list of the most common male first names. Abiola achieved its best ranking in 2011 at 2,275th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Abiola is ranked 6,518th.

Famous people

• Abiola Abrams (American writer)
• Abiola Dauda (footballer from Nigeria)
• Ghani Abiola Folarin (Nigerian footballer)