Orisha

Orisha Meaning & Origin

About Orisha
The name "Orisha" is of Yoruba origin and refers to a deity or spirit in the traditional religion of the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin. Orishas are believed to be intermediaries between humans and the supreme deity, Olodumare. They possess various powers and are associated with different aspects of life, such as nature, fertility, war, and wisdom. Orishas are revered and worshipped through rituals, offerings, and ceremonies, playing a significant role in Yoruba culture and spirituality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Orisha are female.

Orisha Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARX
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO0 R IY1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/orisha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Orisha in Braille

Here's how to represent Orisha in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Orisha in braille

How to Spell the Name Orisha in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Orisha using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Orisha in sign language

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