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Olokun

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Pronounced oh-LOH-koon /oˈlo.kun/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba Olokun, 'owner of the ocean' (oni, 'owner', + okun, 'ocean'); the Yoruba orisha of the deep sea and hidden wealth, honored as female in many traditions; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Owner of the ocean; lord of the deep sea: Olokun is a Yoruba orisha. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-LOH-koon'). We note the deity.
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Origin LowYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba Olokun, 'owner of the ocean' (oni, 'owner', + okun, 'ocean'); the Yoruba orisha of the deep sea and hidden wealth, honored as female in many traditions; we note the deity

History & Origin

Olokun comes from the Yoruba Olokun, 'owner of the ocean' (oni, 'owner', + okun, 'ocean'); the Yoruba orisha of the deep sea (we note the deity). A lyrical, classic name (Olokun is honored as female, male, or androgynous across traditions; here the female aspect; slug distinguished; said 'oh-LOH-koon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, owner-of-the-ocean at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Olokun is 'owner of the ocean' in Yoruba (oni, 'owner', + okun, 'ocean') — the orisha of the deep sea and hidden wealth, honored as female here — a lyrical, storied name (we note the deity; said 'oh-LOH-koon').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Olokun — Yoruba mythology; orisha; female aspect

Variations

Olocun

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olokun mean?

Olokun is Yoruba for 'owner of the ocean' (oni + okun); the orisha of the deep sea. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Olokun?

It's said oh-LOH-koon /oˈlo.kun/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Olokun a boy or girl name?

Olokun is honored as female, male, or androgynous; here it is listed as a girl's name.

How popular is Olokun?

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

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