Abiola
Abiola is a Nigerian name of Yoruba origin.[1] The meaning of Abiola is "born in honor, wealth".
Notable people with the surname include:
- Hafsat Abiola, Nigerian civil-rights activist
- Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, Nigerian businessman, publisher, philanthropist and politician.
- Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola, Nigerian businesswoman
Notable people with the first/given name include:
- Abiola Abrams, American television personality
- Abiola Babatope, Nigerian politician
- Abiola Dauda, Nigerian-Swedish footballer
- Abiola Ajimobi, Nigerian politician
- F. Abiola Irele, Nigerian academic
- J. Abiola Adeyemi, Nigerian Broadcaster
References
- Hanks, P.; Coates, R.; McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. OUP Oxford. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-19-252747-9. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
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