Balogun

English

Etymology

From Yoruba Balógun.

Proper noun

Balogun (plural Baloguns)

1. A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Balogun is the 21157^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1241 individuals. Balogun is most common among Black/African American (96.62%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Bon Gula

Yoruba

Etymology

baba (“father, elder”) +‎ ní (“in”) +‎ ogun (“war”), literally “The father of war”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bā.ló.ɡũ̄/

Proper noun

Balógun

1. (historical) A traditional chieftaincy and military title in many Yoruba towns, who historically was the commander of the troops
2. a surname, from the title Balógun

Derived terms

• Ọ̀tún Balógun
• Òsì Balógun
• balógun