Ọ̀bọ́dún
/ oh-boh-DOON /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Prosperous
Meaning & Etymology
A crown is filled with wealth.
A crown is filled with wealth.
Etymology
From the Yoruba roots ọ̀bọ́ (crown) + dún (filled with) + ọ̀nà (wealth).
Linguistic family: Niger-Coco > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
This name reflects the Yoruba tradition of associating wealth and prosperity with royalty and leadership.
Symbolism
The name symbolises leadership, abundance, and the pursuit of prosperity.