Omisore


The Omisore family is a noble Yoruba family originating from Ife, Nigeria. The Omisore family was founded by the aristocratic chief of Ife, Lowa Ajani Anibijuwon Omisore.

Etymology

The surname is a reference to the Yoruba river goddess, Oshun. It is a contraction of the Yoruba phrase "Omi-ṣe-mí-lore", meaning "water has done good things for me". The surname has also been translated to "water has done good deeds" or "water has done us Favour".

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