Ògìyán
name
/ò.ɡì.jã́/
Ògìrìyán (alternative)
Definitions
- the legendary founder of the town of Ejigbo. He was deified as an orisha upon his demise, and is worshipped as the orisha of fertility and newly harvested yam. He is closely associated with purity and Ọbàtálá.
- the title of the traditional ruler of the town of Èjìgbò.
Etymology
Said to be a Contraction of Ògìrìyán. Folk etymology states that part of the name derives from iyán (“pounded yam”)
Used in
ọdún Ògìyánológìyán
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Ogiyan”.
Reference:
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