Ọ̀ṣọ́ṣọ́lá
ኦሾሴላ
/ oh-SHOH-sho-lah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honored
Meaning & Etymology
The God of iron has honored me
The God of iron has honored me
Etymology
From Yoruba Oṣọ (God) and ṣọlá (honor).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Given to boys as a recognition of the power of Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron.
Symbolism
Represents strength and honor.
Naming ceremony
The name is given during the naming ceremony, often with a blessing for strength and honor.