Kọ́ládé is a male-given Yoruba name commonly used as a surname in Nigeria. It means "Bring lots of honors". Other full forms of the name include Adékọ́ládé (The crown has gathered and brought honor.), Akọ́ládé (One who brings success.), Ifákọ́ladé/Fákọ́ladé (Ifa arrives with wealth.) Díẹ̀kọ́ladé (Royalty isn't inconsequential. The crown isn’t to be taken lightly.) etc.

Given name

Kolade Victor Akinjo (born 1972), Nigerian politician David Ayomide Kolade Kasumu (born 1999), English footballer Kolade Dominate Olowu (born 1992), Nigerian radio personality Kolade Oshinowo (born 1948), Nigerian painter

Surname

Christopher Kolade (1932–2025), Nigerian diplomat and activist

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