Balógun
name
/bā.ló.ɡũ̄/
Definitions
- A traditional chieftaincy and military title in many Yoruba towns, who historically was the commander of the troops
- a surname originating as an occupation, from the title Balógun
Etymology
baba (“father, elder”) + ní (“in”) + ogun (“war”), literally “The father of war”
Component words
Used in
balógunỌ̀tún BalógunÒsì Balógun
Descendants
BalogunEnglish
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Balogun”.
Reference:
en-Balogun-yo-name-4x-ckhU~