Ogedegbe

Ògèdègbé (also spelled Ògèdèǹgbé) is a Nigerian surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "The nickname of a famous Ìjẹ̀shàwarrior, originated from his unique fighting style". The name Ògèdègbé signifies strength and respect and is common among the Ìjẹ̀ṣàpeople of Southwest Nigeria.

Notable people with the name include:

• Best Ogedegbe (1954–2009), Nigerian footballer
• Gbenga Ogedegbe, Nigerian American physician
• Tayo Ogedengbe, British basketball player

See also

• Ogedengbe of Ilesa, Yoruba chief
• Oliver Ogedengbe Macaulay, Nigerian politician

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