About Odu
The surname Odu is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name Odu is derived from the Yoruba word "odu" which means "to pierce" or "to penetrate." It is often used as a descriptive name for someone who is known for their sharpness, intelligence, or ability to cut through obstacles. The surname Odu may also be associated with the Yoruba divination system known as Ifรก, where "odu" refers to the 256 possible combinations of binary patterns used in divination.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Odu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Odu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Odu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.