Afọláyan is a Nigerian given name and a surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "One who struts with wealth.". Afọláyan is a powerful name with depth and profound meaning. The diminutive forms include Fọláyan, same meaning and Adéfọláyan which means (Royalty struts with wealth.).

Notable individuals with the name Adeyemi Afolayan (1940–1996), Nigerian film actor, director, and producer Adeyinka Afolayan, Nigerian biochemist Anu Afolayan, Nigerian composer Aremu Afolayan (born 1980), Nigerian actor Dapo Afolayan (born 1997), British association football player Gabriel Afolayan (born 1985), Nigerian actor and singer Joseph Afolayan, Nigerian civil engineering academic Kunle Afolayan (born 1975), Nigerian actor, film producer, and director Moji Afolayan (born 1968), Nigerian actress, film-maker, producer, and director Toyin Afolayan (born 1959), Nigerian actress

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