Balogun

English

Etymology

From Yoruba Balógun.

Proper noun

Balogun (plural Baloguns)

  1. A surname.

Statistics

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Balogun is the 21157th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1241 individuals. Balogun is most common among Black/African American (96.62%) individuals.

Anagrams

Yoruba

Etymology

baba (“father, elder”) +‎ ní (“in”) +‎ ogun (“war”), literally “The father of war”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bā.ló.ɡũ̄/

Proper noun

Balógun

  1. (historical) A traditional chieftaincy and military title in many Yoruba towns, who historically was the commander of the troops
  2. a surname, from the title Balógun

Derived terms

  • Ọ̀tún Balógun
  • Òsì Balógun
  • balógun
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