Akínwòtù

Pronunciation

Meaning of Akínwòtù

The warrior has entered the òtù (place of honor).

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. The explanation of the name is that a warrior, after coming successfully from war, went to greet the king an chiefs at the "òtù." See similar names like Akínlọsótù, Akínkúòtù, Akínnúsòtù.

Morphology

akin-wọ-òtù

Gloss

akin - valor, bravery, the brave one
wọ - enter
òtù - a central area; capital city; town square/meeting area; war camp

Geolocation

Common in:
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