Omíyọ̀sóyè

Fihànká:

Ìtumọọ Omíyọ̀sóyè

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

Àwọn àlàyé mìíràn

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.

Ìtúpalẹ̀ Mọ́fímù

omí-yọ̀-sí-óyè

Ìtumọ̀ ẹyọ-ẹyọ
Part Meaning
omí Water (sometimes river)
yọ̀ shows pleasure (is pleased with)
to
óyè the throne
Agbègbè

Ó pọ̀ ní:

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