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Ogun

Ògùn

/OH-goon/Yoruba · a boy’s name

“Named for the powerful Ogun River, suggesting strength and steady movement.”

How to say it
OH-goon
Traditional Yoruba spelling
Ògùn
Used in
Nigeria, Benin
How common
common · also a surname

From the same family

01Ogunbanjo“Ogun joins or stands with us”Yorubamale→︎02Ogunbiyi“Ogun gives birth to this one”Yorubamale→︎03Ogundare“Ogun has vindicated, justified, or done justice.”Yorubamale→︎04Ogundele“Ogun has come home”Yorubamale→︎05Ogundipe“Ogun has become complete”Yorubamale→︎06Ogunjimi“Ogun has awakened me.”Yorubamale→︎07Ogunjobi“Ogun has given birth to this one”Yorubamale→︎08Ogunlana“Ogun has cleared the way/path.”Yorubamale→︎09Ogunleye“Ogun has honor, dignity, or distinction.”Yorubamale→︎10Ogunmola“Ogun knows wealth or honor.”Yorubamale→︎11Ogunremi“Ogun has favored or comforted me”Yorubamale→︎12Ogunyemi“Ogun suits or befits me.”Yorubamale→︎