Oya
OY-ah
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
38
Peak Year
#9 in 2022
First Recorded
2017
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Yoruba mythology, Oya is the goddess of winds, storms, and the river Niger. The name itself may be derived from the Yoruba word for 'she who divides'.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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