Ògún
/ oh-GOON /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strength
Meaning & Etymology
God of iron.
God of iron.
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba deity Ọgún, the god of iron and war.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Ògún is a name that honours the Yoruba deity of iron, often given to girls as a symbol of strength and protection.
Symbolism
Represents the power of iron, the strength of the deity, and the cultural importance of metalworking.
Religious reference
Ọgún – Yoruba deity of iron