"Osun" meaning in English

See Osun in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Yoruba Ọ̀ṣun. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|Ọ̀ṣun}} Yoruba Ọ̀ṣun Head templates: {{en-prop}} Osun
  1. A major orisha in the Yoruba and santería religion. Categories (topical): Yoruba religion
    Sense id: en-Osun-en-name-DtGPLA0N Disambiguation of Yoruba religion: 73 27
  2. A state of Nigeria in the South West geopolitical zone. Capital: Osogbo. Largest city: Ife. Categories (place): Osun State, Nigeria, Places in Nigeria, States of Nigeria
    Sense id: en-Osun-en-name-WMQR4W~F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 56
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: Ozun, Oshun

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