Ògbólú

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Meaning of Ògbólú

The one who lifts/carries prominence.

Extended Meaning

A name given to many early, ancient and semi-historical (12-15th century) kings of Èkìtì kingdoms, such as Àkúrẹ́ or Ìlárá-Mọ̀kín. This name is also found in the names of towns founded by figures named Ògbólú, see Ìta-Ògbólú ("crossroad/square of Ògbólú) or Òdògbólú ("town of Ògbólú").

Morphology

ò-gbé-olú

Gloss
Part Meaning
ò that which, that who
gbé to carry, to lift
olú prominent one; Lord, God
Geolocation

Common in:

GENERAL ONDO AKURE EKITI IJEBU
Variants
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