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Oshun

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Pronounced OH-shoon /ˈoʊ.ʃun/Medium

Meaning: From Yoruba — Oshun (Osun), the orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water/rivers, and fertility; also the name of a river in Nigeria; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The orisha of love and rivers: Oshun is Yoruba. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'OH-shoon').
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Origin LowYoruba
MeaningFrom Yoruba — Oshun (Osun), the orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water/rivers, and fertility; also the name of a river in Nigeria; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#6057 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Oshun comes from Yoruba — Oshun (Osun), the orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water/rivers, and fertility, central to Yoruba and Afro-Caribbean traditions; also the name of a river in Nigeria (we note the deity). A lyrical, devout name (said 'OH-shoon').

In the U.S. it appears as a name honoring the orisha. Rare, the-orisha-of-love-and-rivers at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Oshun (Osun) is the Yoruba orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water, and fertility — and the name of a river in Nigeria — a lyrical, devout name (we note the deity; said 'OH-shoon').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Oshun — orisha (deity) noted

Variations

OsunOshunn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oshun mean?

Oshun is the Yoruba orisha (deity) of love, beauty, and rivers; also a river in Nigeria. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Oshun?

It's said OH-shoon /ˈoʊ.ʃun/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oshun a boy or girl name?

Oshun is a girl's name.

How popular is Oshun?

Oshun is a rare name in the U.S.

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