| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | becomes two |
| Region of origin | South-West Nigeria |
Deji may refer to a common Nigeria given name of Yoruba origin which means "becomes two" or "has doubled". Dèjì is most commonly a diminutive form of "Dimeji" or "Dímèjì which means "has become two". Other full forms of the name include; "Adedeji" (or Adédèjì) which means "The crown becomes two" Adè in yoruba language means Crown.
Notable People bearing the name
Sports
- Deji Akindele (born 1983), Nigerian basketball player
- Deji Aliu (born 1975), Nigerian track and field sprinter
- Deji Karim (born 1986), American football running back
- Deji Oduwole (born 1987), Canadian football defensive lineman
- Deji Olatoye (born 1991), American football cornerback
Deji Tobais (born 1991), English track and field sprinter
- Deji Oshilaja (born 1993), English footballer playing as defender
Others
- Deji Olatunji (born 1996), British YouTuber
Film and television
- "Deji" Meets Girl, a Japanese anime television series
References
- "Dèjì". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
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