Deji is a common Nigerian given name of
Yoruba origin which means "becomes two" or "has doubled".
Dèjì is most commonly a diminutive form of "Dimeji" or "Dímèjì" which means "has become two".
Other full forms of the name include
Adedeji (or Adédèjì) which means "The crown becomes two"; Adè in Yoruba language means "crown".
Notable people bearing the name
Sportspeople
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Deji Akindele
Akindele Jeleel Ayodeji (born April 2, 1983) is a Nigerian professional basketball player.
Collegiate career
Akindele chose Chicago State over Rutgers, St. Peters and St. Marys. During Akindele's first season in Chicago, the 7'1" center averag ...
(born 1983), Nigerian basketball player
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Deji Aliu
Deji Aliu (born 22 November 1975 in Lagos) is a Nigerian sprinter. He won the 100 metres event at the 2003 All-Africa Games. He also took fourth place in the event at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Aliu formed part of the Nigerian relay team wh ...
(born 1975), Nigerian track and field sprinter
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Deji Karim (born 1986), American football running back
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Deji Oduwole (born 1987), Canadian football defensive lineman
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Deji Olatoye (born 1991), American football cornerback
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Deji Tobais (born 1991), English track and field sprinter
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Deji Oshilaja (born 1993), English footballer playing as defender
Others
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Deji Olatunji (born 1996), British YouTuber
See also
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"Deji" Meets Girl, a Japanese anime television series
References
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Given names of Nigerian origin
Yoruba given names
African masculine given names