OmidijiOmidiji is a Nigerian surname of Yoruba origin, meaning "The river has become a shade" or "The river will provide shelter." It is composed of the Yoruba words “omi”, “di”, and “ìjì”, giving it the morphological structure omi-di-ìjí.Notable people with the surname Lateef Omidiji football player. Sophia Omotola Omidiji – Nigerian-American football player.