At a Glance: Name: Oshun – Meaning: Yoruba orisha of rivers, love, and beauty; named for the Osun River – Origin: Yoruba – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: oh-SHOON
Oshun is a Yoruba girl's name meaning “Yoruba orisha of rivers, love, and beauty; named for the Osun River”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Oshun
Meaning: Yoruba orisha of rivers, love, and beauty; named for the Osun River.
Origin: Yoruba.
How to Pronounce Oshun
Phonetic: oh-SHOON IPA: /oʊˈʃuːn/
Popularity of Oshun
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2002–2024.
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