Ògúnwolé

Ògúnwolé
/ oh-GOON-woh-leh /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Religion
Traditional
First Seen
—
Trait
Honorable

Meaning & Etymology

The warrior has honor

The warrior has honor

Etymology

Derived from the Yoruba words Ògún (the deity of war and iron) and wolé (has honor/respect).

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid

Cultural context

Ògúnwolé is a name that reflects the Yoruba cultural reverence for Ògún, the god of war and iron, and the importance of honor in Yoruba society.

Symbolism

The name symbolizes strength, honor, and the protective power associated with Ògún, the deity of war and iron.

Naming ceremony

In Yoruba tradition, the naming ceremony (ìsomolórúko) typically takes place on the eighth day after birth, where family and community members gather to celebrate and bestow the name upon the child.

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