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Learn about the name Ōkuninushi

Meaning of the name Ōkuninushi

Means "master of the great country", from Japanese 大 (ō) meaning "big, great", 国 (kuni) meaning "country, land" and 主 (nushi) meaning "master". In Japanese myth he was the divine ruler of the lands, until the gods of the heavens seized control and he retreated to the unseen world.

Characteristics of the name Ōkuninushi

OriginsJapanese Mythology
PronouncedO-KOO-NYEE-NOO-SHEE(Japanese)
GenderMasculine

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