Shónáìkè

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Meaning of Shónáìkè

The sorcerer is famous.

Extended Meaning

The root oṣó has been interpreted most commonly in two ways: as sorcerer or wizard, but also as Òrìṣà Oko, the fertility god. Context is necessary to decide which one applies in individual cases.

Morphology

(o)ṣó-ní-àìkè

Gloss
Part Meaning
oṣó sorcerer, fertility god (òrìṣà oko)
ní have
àìkè notability, fame, òkìkí
Geolocation

Common in:

IJEBU OGUN
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