Àmókèọjà

Pronunciation

Meaning of Àmókèọjà

One who earns the best of everything. [rough translation. See extra information below]

Extended Meaning

"One who held (or holds on) to the upper side of the market. This could be the name a warrior who fought and prevailed, holding on to a segment of community land separated by the market." "Àmóke-means One that takes the top or comes out with the best. ọjà-means market, goods, wares or something of value. Àmókèọjà The one that takes the top of the market (transliteration). The one that takes the best of good things or something very close."

Morphology

a-mu-òkè-ọjà

Gloss

a - one who
mú - pick, select
òkè - up, hill, elevated place
ọjà - market

Geolocation

Common in:
IBADAN