The name Adelani is a boy's name of Yoruba origin meaning "one who brings the crown; royalty has arrived; we have the crown".

A unisex name that leans masculine name in Nigeria, Adelani is a stately choice with a familiar sound. It blends the Yoruba elements ade ("crown") and lani ("to arrive, bring" or "we have"), connecting it to nobility and royalty.
 
In the US, it is mostly given to girls, possibly owing to its similarity of Adeline and Alani.

Adelani

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Adelani is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Adelani is a girl's name of American, Yoruba origin meaning "one who brings the crown; royalty has arrived; noble".

A stately and regal name of Yoruba origin, Adelani is a unisex name, blending the elements ade ("crown, royalty") and lani ("to arrive, bring"). Familiar in sound to the likes of Adeline and Amani, it was given to 15 girls in the US last year: the highest number on record.
 
While it does have its roots in Yoruba, there is a chance that Adelani is being used as a modern creation in the US. It may be given as as a variation of Adeline, Adelyn, etc. ("noble"); as a spin on Delaney or Delani ("dark challenger, dark river"), or as a blending of the celestial Hawaiian element, -lani, with the popular Ade- beginning, giving it the meaning "noble and royal" or "noble heavens".

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The name Adelani peaked for girls at #7228 in 2024. The name is most popular in ADELANI.

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