Osun

See also: Appendix:Variations of "osun"

English

Alternative forms

• Ozun, Oshun

Etymology

From Yoruba Ọ̀ṣun.

Proper noun

Osun

1. A major orisha in the Yoruba and santería religion.
2. A state of Nigeria in the South West geopolitical zone. Capital: Osogbo. Largest city: Ife.

Translations

An orisha

• Portuguese: Oxum (pt) m
• Yoruba: Ọ̀ṣun

Anagrams

• Onsu, Suon, UNOS, Unos, nous, onus, ouns

Edo

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ò.sṹ/

Noun

Osun

1. in the traditional Edo religion, the deity of herbs, plants, and herbal medicine