Olusegun
Meaning of Olusegun
Olusegun is a male name of Yoruba origin. In Yoruba culture, names hold significant meaning and are often given based on the circumstances surrounding the child's birth. The name Olusegun means "God has been victorious" or "the Lord conquers" in Yoruba. It is pronounced as oh-loo-SEH-goon (/oʊluːˈseɪɡuːn/). Another variation of this name is Segun. While not very common in the United States, Olusegun has been given to a small number of newborns in recent years. Its popularity seems to have fluctuated over time, with occasional spikes in occurrence. Overall, Olusegun carries a strong and empowering association with divine victory and triumph.
Pronunciation
Yoruba
- Pronunced as oh-loo-SEH-goon (/oʊluːˈseɪɡuːn/)
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Notable People Named Olusegun
| Olusegun Obasanjo - Chief Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo is a Nigerian retired military officer and statesman who served as Nigeria's head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007. |
| Olusegun Rahman Mimiko is a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who served as governor of Ondo State and held various other government positions. |
| Olusegun Kokumo Agagu was a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Ondo State and was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. |
| Chief Olusegun Osoba is a Nigerian journalist and politician who served as governor of Ogun State twice. |
