At a Glance
- 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
oh-SHOONIPA /oʊˈʃuːn/
Popularity of Oshun
Lists That Include Oshun
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