Oxum
Portuguese form of the Yoruba Ọṣun, named after the river in south-western Nigeria the orixá of love, beauty and wealth is said to inhabit.
Meaning and origin
Oxum is the Candomblé name for Ọṣun, the Yoruba orixá of her namesake river and of love, feminine beauty, fresh water and prosperity.
How to pronounce Oxum
| Portuguese (Brazil) | oh-SHOOM /oˈʃũ/ |
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