Ọlọrun

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
'Ọlọrun' means "God" or "the Almighty." The name is derived from the Yoruba belief system, which is centered around the worship of a deity known as Olodumare (or Olorun), who is believed to be the creator of the universe and all living things. In Yoruba culture, the name 'Ọlọrun' is often given to children as a way of expressing gratitude and devotion to the divine.
Popularity
The name 'Ọlọrun' is not commonly used outside of Yoruba-speaking communities in West Africa. It is therefore considered a rare and unique name, with limited popularity or recognition in the global arena.

cartoon of the name Ọlọrun
Cartoon of Ọlọrun

Ọlọrun Name meanings & History

Yoruba (West Africa). 'Ọlọrun' means "God" or "the Almighty." The name is derived from the Yoruba belief system, which is centered around the worship of a deity known as Olodumare (or Olorun), who is believed to be the creator of the universe and all living things. In Yoruba culture, the name 'Ọlọrun' is often given to children as a way of expressing gratitude and devotion to the divine. Means "ruler of heaven, owner of heaven" in Yoruba, derived from either olú "chief, ruler" or the prefix ọní "owner" combined with ọ̀run "heaven, sky". Ọlọrun is a manifestation of the supreme god in traditional Yoruba religion. In some modern contexts this name is used to refer to the Christian or Islamic god. 'Ọlọrun' is primarily used as a given name for boys and girls in Yoruba-speaking communities in West Africa. It is often given as a first name, and may be combined with other names as a way of expressing unique personal identities and aspirations.

Zodiac Sign of Ọlọrun: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Ọlọrun:

O: Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive

L: Lazy,Liaison,Lover,Luscious,Lovely,Legal,Languid

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

U: Understanding,Unity,Universality,Utopia,Undermining

N: Nutrition,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neurosis,Neat,Nice

Ọlọrun is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Simple name

Related Names to Ọlọrun

Other names that are related to 'Ọlọrun' include 'Olorunfemi' (which means "God loves me"), 'Oluwasegun' (which means "God has been victorious"), and 'Olufunke' (which means "God has given me someone to pamper").