Mogaji
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Head of a compound. |
| Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
Mogaji is a male surname that is originated from the Hausa tribe in Nigeria. Its meaning is attached to a cultural significance which means "leader' or 'chief or a successor".[1] The designation 'Mogaji' is linguistically equivalent to 'Magaji', with the latter's adoption into the Yoruba language resulting in a subtle phonetic variation. This assimilation has integrated 'Mogaji' as an indigenous Yoruba term with the same meaning "Head of a compound.".[2] Also, the title Mogaji which means "The Heir" is one of the two routes through which Imams are chosen on a rotational basis to the position of Imams in Ibadan.
Notable individuals with the name
[edit]- Abibatu Mogaji (1916–2013), Nigerian businesswoman
- Binta Ayo Mogaji (born 1964), Nigerian actress
This page lists people with the surname Mogaji.
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Magaji - Islamic Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Mọ́gàjí". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-17.