Shango

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proper noun

An orisha in Yoruba religion, the god of thunder, fire, justice, dance and virility.

OriginYoruba Ṣàngó →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. An orisha in Yoruba religion, the god of thunder, fire, justice, dance and virility.

Origin

  1. YorubaṢàngó
  2. EnglishShango

From Yoruba Ṣàngó.

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Translations

Portuguese Xangô
  • Xangôorisha in Yoruba religion
Spanish Changó
  • Changóorisha in Yoruba religion

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Hosang
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APA

Shango. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shango

MLA

“Shango.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shango. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Shango,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shango.

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