Ogoun (also referred to as Ogún, Ogum, or Ogou), a divinity in Yorubic mythology
In Nigeria it is commonly linked with Ogoun, the Orisha of war, and is used in rituals to remove the evil eye.
For example, a family of hunters could name their baby Ogunbunmi (Ogun gives me this) to show their respect to the divinity who gives them metal tools for hunting.
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Ogou: A Nago loa originating from Yoruba Religion as a primordial spirit named Ogun, of whom aided in the search for a suitable habitat for human life as well as defending it.