"Idowu" meaning in English

See Idowu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Idowus [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Yoruba Ìdòwú (“A child born after twins”). This is the most common surname in Ogun State. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|Ìdòwú||A child born after twins}} Yoruba Ìdòwú (“A child born after twins”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Idowu (plural Idowus)
  1. A surname from Yoruba. Wikipedia link: Ogun State
    Sense id: en-Idowu-en-name-RvCvo3EB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames

Inflected forms

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