Oshun

Oshun Meaning & Origin

About Oshun
The name "Oshun" is of Yoruba origin and is associated with the Yoruba goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and rivers. In Yoruba mythology, Oshun is revered as a powerful deity who brings joy, prosperity, and healing. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman adorned with gold jewelry, symbolizing her connection to wealth and abundance. Oshun is also associated with fresh water, representing her role as the guardian of rivers and the life-giving force they provide. Devotees of Oshun often seek her blessings for love, fertility, and success in various aspects of life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oshun are female.

Oshun Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.78% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 SH UW0 N
🌐 IPA
/oshun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oshun in Braille

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

The name Oshun in braille

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

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

The name Oshun in sign language

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