Ọsanyin

Yoruba
Ère-ńlá tí Ọ̀sanyìn nílẹ̀ Bùràsílì

Etymology

From ọ̀- +‎ sanyìn, of unclear origin. A few etymological theories exist:

  • An origin myth of Ọ̀sanyìn attributes it from the phrase ẹ̀san ẹyìn (“the reward for palm nuts”). A similar myth is repeated in the Odù Ifá chapter Ọ̀sẹ́ Ọ̀wọ́nrín (#232), where the name is said to come from the phrase ẹ̀sán ẹyìn (“the 9 palm nuts”). Both these myths identify the name as being associated Ọ̀rúnmìlà's role in his birth, with the second myth attributing Ọ̀sanyìn as his younger brother.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɔ̀.sã̄.jĩ̀/, /ɔ̀.sã́.jĩ̀/

Proper noun

Ọ̀sanyìn or Ọ̀sányìn

  1. Ọsanyìn (god of plants, herbs, healing, medicine, and magic). He is closely associated with divination and the orisha Ọ̀rúnmìlà.
    Synonym: Ewèlè

Derived terms
  • ọlọ́sanyìn (“A priest or devotee of Ọ̀sanyìn”)
  • Ọ̀sanyínlókun (“A Yoruba name meaning the worshipper of Ọ̀sanyìn has strength”)
  • Ọ̀sanyíntọ́lá (“A Yoruba name meaning Ọ̀sanyìn is worthy of honor”)

Further reading
  • Sobo, Abayomi O. Osanyin / Ossaim the Yoruba deity of healing in Nigeria and Brazil: a comparative study , 2001
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