Akínkúòtù

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Meaning of Akínkúòtù

1. The warrior did not leave the òtù (a place of honor); The warrior does not flee from war.

Extended Meaning

Òtù is a name for any central area where one can meet. Thus, it comes with several meanings, òtù can refer to the walled central city of a town (like Òtù-Ifẹ̀), it can also refer to a meeting place or war camp. In this name, òtù is believed to refer to a central area that the kings and chiefs go to meet. A warrior, after coming successfully from war, will go to the òtù to tell the king of his success, and there he receives gifts, honors, etc. Thus, one can understand that the name means "The warrior did not leave from a place honor." Another similar meaning can also be understood as "The warrior did not flee from war," as òtù can also be related as a war camp or where one gathers before going to war. See similar names like Akínlọsótù, Akínbọ́sótù, Akínnùsótù

Morphology

akin-ò-kúò-òtù

Gloss
Part Meaning
akin valor, bravery, the brave one
ò did not
kúò to leave (kúrò)
òtù a central area; capital city; town square/meeting area
Geolocation

Common in:

ONDO
Variants
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