Yoruba

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Blend of Ògún (the deity Ogun) +‎ (to have) +‎ ẹ̀yẹ (honor, prestige), literally Ògún has honor; the worship of Ogun is honorable

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ò.ɡṹ.lɛ́.ꜜjɛ̄/

Proper noun

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Ògúnlẹ́yẹ

  1. a unisex given name meaning “Ògún has honor; the worship of Ogun is honorable”
  2. a surname, from the given name Ògúnlẹ́yẹ
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