Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì

Pronunciation



Meaning of Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì

Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì or Ẹ̀ṣọ́ùsì, a hunting deity who is the younger brother of the hunting gods Ògún and Ìja, whose name means, "The warrior/guardian has grown in prominence."



Extended Meaning

He is also associated with Ọbàtálá in some traditions.



Morphology

ẹ̀ṣọ́-wù-ùsì



Gloss

ẹ̀ṣọ́ - guard, protector, warrior (ọ̀ṣọ́)
- to grow
ùsì - reputation, prominence


Geolocation

Common in:
GENERAL



Variants

Ẹ̀ṣọ́ùsì