Bamidele

Bamidele is a unisex given name of Yoruba origin, meaning "follow me home". The name is often shortened to Dele as a familiar form. In Yoruba culture, names often reflect circumstances, aspirations, or family sentiments, and Bamidele conveys a welcoming or protective call.

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals with the surname Bamidele include:

• Biyi Bamidele (born 1967), Nigerian novelist, playwright, and filmmaker
• Daniel Bamidele (1949–1986), Nigerian army officer executed by the government of General Ibrahim Babangida
• Emmanuel Bamidele (born 1999), Nigerian athlete
• Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (born 1963), Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist, politician, and member of the National Assembly
• Tunde Bamidele (1953–1997), Nigerian football defender

Notable individuals with the given name Bamidele include:

• Bamidele Abiodun (born 1966), Nigerian businesswoman, philanthropist, wife of Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun State
• John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega (born 1992), British actor and producer
• Dennis Emmanuel Abiodun Bamidele Chijioke Adeniran (born 1999), English professional footballer
• Bamidele Mathew Ai… (the list continues with more individuals)

• Meaning: "Follow me home"
• Origin: Yoruba
• Type: Given name
• Usage Regions: Yoruba-speaking areas, Nigeria; diaspora