Akínkúòtù
Pronunciation
Meaning of Akínkúòtù
1. The warrior did not leave the òtù (a place of honor); The warrior does not flee from war.
Extended Meaning
Òtù is a name for any central area where one can meet. Thus, it comes with several meanings, òtù can refer to the walled central city of a town (like Òtù-Ifẹ̀), it can also refer to a meeting place or war camp. In this name, òtù is believed to refer to a central area that the kings and chiefs go to meet. A warrior, after coming successfully from war, will go to the òtù to tell the king of his success, and there he receives gifts, honors, etc. Thus, one can understand that the name means "The warrior did not leave from a place honor." Another similar meaning can also be understood as "The warrior did not flee from war," as òtù can also be related as a war camp or where one gathers before going to war. See similar names like Akínlọsótù, Akínbọ́sótù, Akínnùsótù
Morphology
akin-ò-kúò-òtù
Gloss
akin - valor, bravery, the brave oneò - did not
kúò - to leave (kúrò)
òtù - a central area; capital city; town square/meeting area
Geolocation
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