Ọ̀ṣùmàrè

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Meaning of Ọ̀ṣùmàrè

Rainbow.

Extended Meaning

The name "Òṣùmàrè" or "Òshùmàrè" "rainbow" and refers to the spirit of the rainbow, often depicted as a serpent. Òṣùmàrè is a significant figure in Yorùbá religion and its diasporic forms, such as Candomblé and Santería, symbolizing transformation, renewal, and the harmonization of dualities. The name also reflects Òṣùmàrè's role as a connector between heaven and earth, embodying movement and cycles. Òṣùmàrè is associated with wealth, regeneration, and the umbilical cord, linking the living to their ancestors.

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