Yoruba Mythology

Ọṣun

Girl

Meaning

Ọṣun means flow.

Demographic Rank #432 in US Census

Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Ọṣun

Syllables 1

Starting Sound Ọ

Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Ọṣun

IPA Notation /ọṣʊn/

Transliteration Ọṣun

Root Representation Ọṣun

Script Form Ọṣun

Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Ọṣun

8 Ruling

Ruling Archetype

The Achiever (Ruling Number 8)

Core Personality Traits

Executive Ability Focus on Quality Resilience

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Yoruba Mythology

Category All Mythology

Gender Girl

Name Length 4 Letters

Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Ọṣun

Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Ọṣun

ỌṣunAafje

Aafje means elf.1 Syllables

ỌṣunAaren

Aaren means exalted, lofty, inspired, high mountain, or light bringer.1 Syllables

ỌṣunAase

Aase means God.1 Syllables

ỌṣunAavya

Aavya means belonging to a sheep, woollen, or obstruction.1 Syllables

Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Ọṣun

Rhythm Cadence

Monosyllabic / Trochaic (Front Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches

Abiodun Afsoun Afsun Alun

✓

Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Ọṣun

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026

Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons

Review Status Editorial Board Verified

Classification Yoruba Mythology Naming Standard

Editorial Policy • Data Sources • Methodology

Notice an error? Submit a correction →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Ọṣun

What does the name Ọṣun mean?▼

The name Ọṣun means "Ọṣun means flow.".

What is the origin and category of the name Ọṣun?▼

The name Ọṣun has origins in Yoruba Mythology naming customs and is categorized under All Mythology.

How do you pronounce Ọṣun?▼

The name Ọṣun is pronounced Ọṣun (/ọṣʊn/) with 1 syllables.

Similar Meaning Names

Aadhya Girl

Aadhya means the first power and creator. It is associated with Goddess Durga and symbolizes strength and perfection.

General View details →

Aafje Girl

Aafje means elf.

Dutch View details →

Aaliyah Girl

Aaliyah means ascending, highborn, exalted, sublime, or lofty.

Arabic, English (Modern), African American (Modern) View details →

Aamaal Girl

Aamaal means hopes or aspirations.

Arabic View details →