Adekoya

Adekoya is a surname predominantly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa. It is a patronymic name, meaning "the crown rejects sorrow" or "royalty rejects sorrow." The name is composed of three elements:

• Ade - meaning "crown" or "royalty"
• Ko - meaning "refuse" or "reject"
• Iya - meaning "sorrow" or "suffering"

Therefore, Adekoya signifies a family or lineage that rejects sorrow and identifies with royal or noble ancestry. As with many Yoruba names, the specific circumstances surrounding its origin within a family lineage are often tied to historical events, hopes for the newborn, or perceived divine intervention. Individuals with the surname Adekoya are found both within Nigeria and among the diaspora, maintaining a connection to their Yoruba heritage.