Ogunsola
| Gender | Unisex (primarily masculine) |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Ogun makes wealth |
| Region of origin | Southwest Nigeria |
Ogunsola (ⓘ) is a Nigerian surname and unisex (though primarily masculine) given name. It is of Yoruban origin and means "Ogun makes wealth", Ogun being the Yoruban god of iron.[1] The name also has a diminutive form, Ogunshola.
Notable people with the name include:
- Folarin Ogunsola (born 1997), Gambian swimmer
- Folasade Ogunsola (born 1958), Nigerian professor and microbiologist
References
- ↑ "Ògúnṣọlá". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.