Save Type Surname Usage Yoruba Pronounced Pron. /ò.ɡũ̀.ní.jì/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsOgunyemi, Ogunlade, Ogunbiyi, Ogunnaike Meaning & History Means "possess the praise of Ogun" from the Yoruba god Ogun combined with Yoruba words ní meaning "obtain, get, have, possess" and yẹ́ meaning "praise, favour".
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