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Shango

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SHAHN-go'SHAHN-go'2 syllables
🇳🇬Yoruba
Charismatic

MEANING

God of thunder and lightning

ORIGIN

Yoruba culture

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Yoruba religion, where Shango is a major deity

CULTURAL NOTES

Shango is a prominent figure in the Yoruba religion, symbolizing power and strength. He is often depicted with a double-headed axe.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Worship of Shango originates from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and has spread to various parts of the world through the African diaspora, influencing religions such as Santería and Candomblé.

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FAQs About Shango

The name Shango means "God of thunder and lightning" in Yoruba.
Shango has Yoruba culture origins. Derived from the Yoruba religion, where Shango is a major deity
Shango is pronounced SHAHN-go (SHAHN-go). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Shango include Shan, Go.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Shango include Oya, Ogun, Yemaya.
The most common spelling is Shango. Alternative spellings include Xango, Sango.