Omíyọ̀sóyè

Pronunciation

Meaning of Omíyọ̀sóyè

(God of) the water (river) is pleased with the throne.

Extended Meaning

Its a name generally taken by ruling houses who are worshippers of the river goddess, common in Ifẹ̀ or Ọ̀ṣun. Usually, a child so named must have been specially requested from the goddess. Say for example a 1st male child born by a reigning king after ascending the throne.

Morphology

omí-yọ̀-sí-óyè

Gloss

omí - Water (sometimes river)
yọ̀ - shows pleasure (is pleased with)
sí - to
óyè - the throne

Geolocation

Common in:
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