Olugasa Surname

3,665,662nd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 29 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Nigeria
Highest density in:
Nigeria

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The Olugasa surname is derived from two Yoruba words olu and gasa. Olu is the standard abbreviation for oluwa, meaning 'the Lord', or 'God almighty', while gasa is colloquial for 'intercede' or 'call upon someone for help'.

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Olugasa Surname Distribution Map

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PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Nigeria291:6,108,371148,179

Olugasa Surname Meaning

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The Olugasa surname is derived from two Yoruba words olu and gasa. Olu is the standard abbreviation for oluwa, meaning 'the Lord', or 'God almighty', while gasa is colloquial for 'intercede' or 'call upon someone for help'. The word asa generally means 'fortress'. Thus, g'asa means 'seek fortress'. Olugasa means 'intercede with God almighty who is the fortress'. It also means 'call upon God for fortress.'

Olugasa is also interpreted in the response mode as, 'God speaking unto an issue'. Example, she waited upon God to speak to her situation. It is believed that God is the best advocate and judge of all mankind. This is used by people of faith, especially Christian faith who depend on God and are never put to shame.

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