Laoye is both a Nigerian masculine given name and surname of Yoruba origin, it means "The wealth of honor". The diminutive form is Ọláoyè with the same meaning.
Given name Laoye Jaiyeola (born 1961), Nigerian economist
Surname Ade Laoye, Nigerian-American actress Adewale Laoye, Nigerian poet Nikki Laoye (born 1980), Nigerian singer Titilayo Laoye-Tomori (born 1948), Nigerian politician
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