Ṣóyọmbọ̀

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Meaning of Ṣóyọmbọ̀

1. The sorcerer saved and brought me (back). 2. The god Oko saved and brought me (back). [Verification needed].

Extended Meaning

Ṣó (short for Oṣó) usually refers to sorcerer but depending on the family it may also be short for Òrìṣàoko, also known as Oko, who is the god of farming and agriculture.

Morphology

Oṣó-yọ-mi-bọ̀

Gloss
Part Meaning
Oṣó sorcerer, Oko (the god of farming)
yọ to save, to rescue
mi me
bọ̀ to return
Geolocation

Common in:

GENERAL
Famous Persons
  • Fisáyọ̀ Ṣóyọḿbọ̀
  • Nigerian journalist.
Variants
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