Ogedegbe
Surname list
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Ògèdègbé ⓘ (also spelled Ògèdèǹgbé) is a Nigerian surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "The nickname of a famous Ìjẹ̀shà warrior, originated from his unique fighting style".[1] The name Ògèdègbé signifies strength and respect and is common among the Ìjẹ̀ṣà people of Southwest Nigeria.
GenderMale
LanguageYoruba
Word/nameNigerian
MeaningThe nickname of a famous Ìjẹ̀shà warrior, originated from his unique fighting style
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | The nickname of a famous Ìjẹ̀shà warrior, originated from his unique fighting style |
| Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
Notable people with the name include:
- Best Ogedegbe (1954–2009), Nigerian footballer
- Gbenga Ogedegbe, Nigerian American physician
- Tayo Ogedengbe, British basketball player
See also
- Ogedengbe of Ilesa, Yoruba chief
- Oliver Ogedengbe Macaulay, Nigerian politician
