Ogun

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-goon /ˈo.ɡun/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba Ogun, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'iron; war'); the Yoruba orisha of iron, metalwork, war, and labor, who clears the path; routes uncertain; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The iron one; god of iron and war: Ogun is a Yoruba orisha. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'OH-goon'). We note the deity.

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Origin LowYoruba

MeaningFrom the Yoruba Ogun, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'iron; war'); the Yoruba orisha of iron, metalwork, war, and labor, who clears the path; routes uncertain; we note the deity

History & Origin

Ogun comes from the Yoruba Ogun, of uncertain meaning (linked to 'iron; war'); the Yoruba orisha of iron and war (routes uncertain, which we note the deity). A bold, classic name (said 'OH-goon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-iron-one at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Ogun is linked to 'iron; war' in Yoruba — the orisha of iron, metalwork, war, and labor, who clears the path with his machete — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the deity; said 'OH-goon').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Ogun — Yoruba mythology; orisha; routes uncertain

Variations

OgounOgou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ogun mean?

Ogun is Yoruba, linked to 'iron; war'; the orisha of iron, metalwork, and war. The routes are uncertain. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Ogun?

It's said OH-goon /ˈo.ɡun/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ogun a boy or girl name?

Ogun is a boy's name.

How popular is Ogun?

Ogun is a very rare name in the U.S.