Odu

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"One who has the ability to bring change", "God is with us", "Destined leader"
Popularity
Low to Moderate

cartoon of the name Odu
Cartoon of Odu

Odu Name meanings & History

"One who has the ability to bring change", "God is with us", "Destined leader". A name from the Yoruba language of Nigeria, possibly meaning "womb" but more likely meaning "mystery", in particular to refer to the sacred mystery of God. The holy texts of the Yoruba religion of Ifá are called the Odù Ifá, which may be where the name Odu originated. The name Odu is used as a given name for both males and females, although it is more commonly used for males. It is often given to children who are believed to be destined for greatness or who are born during a time of change.

Zodiac Sign of Odu: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Odu:

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious

D: Doting,Determined,Daddy,Demanding,Dutiful,Domestic

U: Understanding,Undermining,Utopia,Unity,Universality

Odu is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Refined name
  • a Urban name