Ṣókẹ́nù

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Meaning of Ṣókẹ́nù

The child cared for by the fertility divinity (Òrìṣà Oko) is/was lost.

Extended Meaning

This is an àbíkú name given to a child born after a particular loss.

Morphology

oṣó-kẹ́-nù

Gloss
Part Meaning
oṣó sorcerer, fertility god (Òrìṣà oko)
kẹ́ pet, care for, take care of, cherish
to lose
Geolocation

Common in:

ABEOKUTA
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