Aníkúlápó

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Meaning of Aníkúlápó

One with death in his/her pouch.

Extended Meaning

This name (often a nickname) is given to a child deemed to have survived a near-death ordeal. Or someone from a powerful hunter family. "Apó" means the quiver for arrows, so the "ikú" is what the hunter uses to kill wild game.

Morphology

a-ní-ikú-ní-apó

Gloss
Part Meaning
a one who
ní have
ikú death
ní in
apó pouch
Geolocation

Common in:

GENERAL OGUN
Famous Persons
  • Fẹlá Aníkúlápó Kútì
  • Afrobeat musician and activist.
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