Names Ṣàngó

Ṣàngó

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Western African
Meaning
The name Ṣàngó is derived from the Yoruba deity, known as the god of thunder and lightning. In Yoruba mythology, he is believed to represent fire, fertility, and power.
Popularity
The name Ṣàngó is not very common outside of Yoruba-speaking regions, but it has gained some popularity in recent years among parents who are interested in African culture and mythology.

cartoon of the name Ṣàngó
Cartoon of Ṣàngó

Ṣàngó Name meanings & History

Yoruba (West African). The name Ṣàngó is derived from the Yoruba deity, known as the god of thunder and lightning. In Yoruba mythology, he is believed to represent fire, fertility, and power. Yoruba spelling of Shango. The name Ṣàngó is primarily used in Yoruba-speaking regions of Nigeria and other West African countries. It is also used among the African diaspora in the Americas and Europe.

Zodiac Sign of Ṣàngó: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Ṣàngó:

S: Sensuality,Social Standing,Solidity,Success,Security,Sex,Status

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive

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

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Goof-off,Genuine

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious

Ṣàngó is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

There are many famous people with the first name Sango, including Sango Ota, a Yoruba warrior who fought against slavery in the 19th century, and Sango of Oyo, a historical king of the Oyo Empire who is believed to have been a devotee of the deity.