Abiola is a common name in Nigeria, often associated with the Yoruba ethnic group. It means "born in wealth" or "wealthy birth" in the Yoruba language. The name gained prominence due to notable figures, including Moshood Abiola, a prominent Nigerian businessman and politician. Moshood Abiola is best known for his role in Nigeria's pro-democracy movement during the early 1990s. He won the 1993 presidential election, which was later annulled by the military government. His struggle for democracy and subsequent imprisonment made him a symbol of resistance against authoritarian rule in Nigeria.