pad To return, to alter to change, depending on context. Sgr - Algbj Praise name for the Divine Messenger (s). ds Action that is in opposition to the Will of Nature (rs) or the, dewo The temptation to act in opposition to the development of good. gb Short sword sacred to the Spirit of Iron (gn), farmer depending on context. n e pl ohun t sl n dd sk n.B Yorb b j lr, md t b j knrin, y w lr dbl, ngb t y t b j . According to Yoruba traditions, the royal dynasties of all the principal kingdoms in the area were descended from the children of Oduduwa, the founder and first king of Lle Ife. In some regions of Nigeria, this spirit is the primal Goddess, in Ile If this Spirit is the original male, Odumare Regional variation of Oldmar who is the Source of. bambi Guide me, or give birth, may refer to spiritual re-birth. a Him, her, we and it, depending on context. His reign was largely restricted to Idio. Sr Rattle for the Spirit of Lightning (Sng). gori To ascend, to experience spiritual growth. I looked up the word Ifayabale in the Yoruba English dictionary in an effort to better understand a metaphysical concept. sgg Casting lots, casting some form of divination. When Oduduwa rose to be a prominent citizen of Ife, he and his group are believed to have disrupted the political structure of the 13 communities through the support of about 6 of the 13 component communities. ikorta Junction in the road, sacred to the Divine Messenger (s). gbodogi Ieaf used for thatched roofing (Sarcophrynium Spp.). Get answer fast. abf Fate in all of its manifestations, both creative and destructive. ALIFABEETI JE AKOJOPO LETA TI ASE AKOSILE RE GEGE BI IRO NINU EDE YORUBA. ", "Operation Amotekun: Western Nigeria governors launch security outfit", "South West governors explain why operation Amotekun was established", Oshielle, Or, Village Life in the Yoruba Country book, Seventeen Years in the Yoruba Country book, Yoruba priest Baba John Mason talks about the Yoruba diaspora and culture and the Orisha religion (2017), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yoruba_people&oldid=1152519768, The "first generation" includes towns and cities. The 3 figures were able to facilitate the death of Oduduwa. Oyo, Lagos, and the Western Third of Kogi State, and can be found as a minority population to varying proportions in; Delta State,[197][198][199][200][201][202] and Edo.[203][204][205][206]. Litireso-kika iwe apileko ti ijoba yan. Litireso Alohun: Eyi ni litireso ti a fi ohun enu gbe jade ti a jogun lati odo awon baba nla wa. Gani Adams: Femi Adesina, s fn Buhari p ebi pa m Njr, Ifrwer plu Gani Adams lori r Sunday Igboho, Sunday Igboho: Gani Adams n rn t Igboho b d, arl l d a, r Gani Adams: Oldje t b etn lr tnt ln jba ni Yorb y db fn, Gani Adams: OPC ti e tn lti koj pnj b il Yorb, gb n Njr br fikn dn fynt lnu i jba fn yj Workers'day, Ir ni p a ma k ow naira tuntun kr nl CBN, Ohun mnigbgb mje npa yj wn May 1 lgby, K s ymj m, Oduduwa Nation ni Yorb f - Gani Adams, Rgbdyn gbde lj Bodija tor abod t fi tip k p rs trl mje l, wn r t ti bj lti il, l k bj w agbo tiata dbi a' hh - Dele Odule, Wo nmb p pjwr tjba Oyo fi sta fn ni t b w nn ewu, Wo w t so m dn y, t obnrin k ti di Sk tb w gl, w jbnu ti tt t mnyn lj pj nn jba Buhari - US, Muyiwa Ademola kde d t e fi i tt sl, ln Referendum nkan la fi le gba orld Oduduwa, k e wde, gb t f Oduduwa Republic kw hn s UN, EU, AU ti jba Gs, Gani Adams ti Seyi Makinde pd, b wn r, Aar na Kakanfo yoo dena idunkoko ajeji nil Yoruba, gbrjp gb OPC, fijilt VGC, Agbky ti br t ab n il Yorb. Kbysl Term of respect praising a chief or elder. afe - imojo The tail of a large rat that is used by Yorb Kings as a symbol of their power of the word. Ni bayii ede mejo ototo ni won fi n gbe awon eto sori afefe ni Ile Akede Naijiria(Voice of Nigeria)(VON). oj - aiye Face of the earth, surface of the earth. ap Quiver, sacred to the Spirit of the Tracker (ss). Aa Bb Dd Ee Ee Ff Gg GB gb Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Oo Pp Rr Ss Ss Tt Uu Ww Yy, Apapo alifabeti ede Yoruba je meedogun (25). This type of prayer is a spontaneous appeal to the Spirits. gbamole Calabash of light, reference to the primal polarity of Creation. the devotees of the Spirit of Iron (gn). It is also known as the companion of the Moon or the dog of the Moon. funroye Tinubu - gbtag onw, olw r ti afbaj, Samuel Ajayi Crowther, j lrun t gb d Yoruba lrug, tn kkn lr Ml Anabi n Medina t br ldn 1440 syin, Coronavirus and OCD: 'Mo fi ogn dn gbrad fn jkl rn y'. de - run The entire invisible realm, home of the ancestors (Egn). To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Itan fi ye wa pe inu ogun yii ni Lamurudu ku si. w Orun West, Spirits of the West depending on context. dhnfun To take responsibility, to speak with purity. wo'gun mrin The four corners of the world, the four directions. ml Charm used to prevent being physically attacked. akin Hero, heroic person and heroic action. mbo Coming, expression meaning: "I will return. Cloth (Obtl) used in criminal cases to determine guilt or innocence. Oludari awn obinrin naa l'agbaye, mbabinrin Simisade Kuku-Onayemi ati Akwe r, Dokita Owowunmi Babalola-Okocha lo lewaju wn. a Used as a prefix to a verb in the formation of nouns. Agbarijp wn obinrin Yoruba to wa nil okeere beere fun ipinnu to f mul nipa orilede Oduduwa lw Ooni Ogunwusi. afj Blind person, protected by the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl). rsl Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl), rs - og'enia Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White Cloth, (Obtl), meaning: "The Spirit who Owns Humans.". eruwa funfun If herb (Andropogon Gayanus ). Adams ni eyi gan n kun ara ohun to n fun awn bayej daran darandaran naa lanfani ati tsiwaju ninu iwa ait wn. abigba Four chains with nuts attached, used in some regions of Nigeria to perform divination. aga Chair, low stool., in If ritual the younger initiates will sit on a mat while the elders sit on low stools. Otu The priest who makes offerings on behalf of the King (Oba). niaknia A person who harbors negative feelings or destructive. ika A knife with a straight blade, finger depending on context. ", ylors Female initiate into the mysteries of the Forces of Nature, iyan Yams prepared in silence as a offering to the Spirit of the King of, Iyansan Praise name for the Mother of the Spirit of the Wind (Oya), iyawo Junior wife, also refers to those who are recently initiated into. liye Bird woman, reference to a woman who works with an elemental bird spirit in the soceity of women (Iymi). spay Revelation, intuitive inspiration. ajagun Devotee of the Spirit of Iron (gn) who functions as a soldier. jo If The interpretation of If scripture (Od) during divination. The crown is also the seat of protection that is given by the Spirit of the Mothers (ymi). agbol House, collection of houses forming a compound that is generally used by a single extended family. tw Palm of the open hand, also used to mean avert. Abrs Those who worship Forces in Nature (rs). okt Conical shaped shell, If symbol of infinity. Abgn Those who worship the Spirit of Iron (gn). No subscription. Awon niyi; Iro Konsonanti: Eyi ni iro ti a pe ni igba ti idiwo wa fun eemi. Itan so peilu ile-ife ni orisun Yoruba; Itan fi ye wa pe inu igbo kijikiji ni ilu ile - ife wa; Itan so pe awon Yoruba ni ibasepo pelu awon Tapa ati ibaripa; Ilu ile-ife di agbogoyo eto oselu, esin abalaye ati awon asa Yoruba leyin dide oduduwa. lagbara kja ninu itan, ti ilu naa si f parun, gg. igbado Corn, sacred to the Divine Messenger (s) and to the Spirit of. ", akoni Brave warrior, a strong person who may be remembered as a. deified ancestor, the word is also used to suggest that something is true. gbla Yard near a house, usually inclosed by a wall or a fence. wny rs Praise name for the Spirit of Iron (gn), meaning: "The, wj Top of the head, refers to the power center at the crown of the. Asin - mo - l'gb - ynj Praise name for the Spirit of Infectious, Disease (Babaluaiy), meaning: "The Mystery of Power that Comes from. [240] This admixture may have been introduced 7,50010,500 years ago from North Africa during the Green Saharan period. The Yoruba in Burkina Faso are numbered around 77,000 people, and around 80,000 in Niger. shind The expected reincarnation of a revered elder. Ba kan naa, itan so pe Lamurudu ni baba Oduduwa. All Yoruba words are a combination of these fundamental sounds. Itan so pe awon elesin musulumi gbe ogun ti Lamurudu lati fi esin iborisa sile. When If scripture is referring to reproductive organs it is usually expressed as either the male or female bottom. Gani Adams ni gbogbo awn alnulr ni il Yoruba lo ti n e i takuntakun lori idaduro il Yoruba. Itan fi ye wa pe Lamurudu ni baba nla Yoruba. Bb Dd Ff Gg GB gb Hh Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Pp Rr Ss Ss Tt Ww Yy, Apapo konsonanti ede Yoruba je mejidilogun (18), Iro faweli: Eyi ni iro ti a pe nigba ti ko si idiwo fun eemi. dal To break a promise, to violate an oath. pn Destiny, also refers to a spiritual substance that is projected from. (rs) guides an individual's consciousness. According to the Kanuri, Yauri, Gobir, Acipu, Jukun and Borgu tribes - whose founding ancestors were said to be Oduduwa's brothers [9] (as recorded in the 19th century by Samuel Johnson), Oduduwa was the son of Damerudu, whom Yoruba call Lamurudu, a prince who was himself the son of the magician King Kisra. [207][208] Otherwise known as "Anago traders", they dominate certain sectors of the retail economy and number at least 135,000 people.[209]. kun To divide into parts, to set on fire depending on context. One of the rules of Yourba language construction is that portions of a word can be doubled for a change in emphasis, for example; ba (expansive power) baba (father) babagba or baba baba (grandfather). Olatunde Sproye in his book Yoruba without Tears states there are one hundred and twenty-six combinations of vowels and consonants used as the basis for the Yoruba Language. esisu Queen aunt, used in some forms of If medicine. Itan fi ye wa pe Lamurudu ni baba nla Yoruba 3. [8], Certain other peoples have claimed a connection to Oduduwa. agb at Long life, a common greeting among If initiates. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Bit by bit we eat the head of the rat. O ni wn ran Kmisana lpaa wa sipinl Oyo ni, ki ga lpaa patapata tete gbe kuro. ails A person of very good character, someone who is above suspicion. dni To beat someone in a wrestling match. r Sound, wrapper worn by women depending on context. esun If herb, elephant grass (Pennisetun purpureum ). Estimates of the Yoruba in Togo vary from around 500,000 to 600,000 people. bku A child who dies at a young age and reincarnates through the same mother. . Ik Death, the Spirit of Death depending on context. elnn Elemental spirits that block human growth, they are usually, elr The Spirit of a child who dies young and reincarnates with the, Els One who worships the Spirit of the Divine Messenger (s). The Spirit of Venus. (rs) or to the spirit of the ancestors (Egn). Aa Ee Ee Ii Oo Oo Uu. eso Fruit, common offering for Forces in Nature (rs). Another depiction of Oduduwa as being the wife of Obatala is presented in Odu Ifa Osa Meji, a verse of the Ifa oracle. de To arrive, to arise, to stand up depending on context. Orisirisi atunto lo wa, o si y ki wn m iru eleyi taa n f''. Abomal Those who worship the ancestors and the deified ancestors (Egngn). Her new husband wanted pleasures from her but she wouldn't give in because she was married previously and was on a mission. Sng The Spirit of Lightning, also the fourth Alfin of Oyo. sl Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl), s gbowjn Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White Cloth, (Obtl), meaning: "The Spirit who lives in the Distant Forest. rokr Negative intentions, the desire to do harm. ''Ohun temi n f ni iejba awarawa. eruko The handle of a hoe or farming tool. lwo Word used to identify an If initiate who is still in training as a, alsjde A person who is skilled at terminating possession by. worshipped by the society of women (Iymi). Obakso Praise name for the Spirit of Lightning (Sng), meaning: "King of Kso." k Ax, sacred to the Spirit of the Farm (Ors Oko), the double headed, ax is sacred to the Spirit of Lightning (Sng).8888, kbj Over indulgent behavior, one of the sources of bad fortune in If, A - k - b - l Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White Cloth, akese Cotton. B. O on Asa ikini ni ile yoruba; Mercy a.k.a GMD on WN FAWELI ATI KONSONANTI EDE YORUBA Sodiq blessing oluwaseyi on Akole: onka ni ede Yoruba lati ori aarun de ori ogowa(5 . yr Chanting verses (Od) of If oral scripture. agbje Pumpkin, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun). I believe the best way to uncover the fundamental principles of Ifa as it was originally envisioned is through a study of the liturgical language. or ire Alignment with personal destiny, good luck, good fortune. tr Top of the head, also refers to the power center at the top of the. Fc invisible of Ar raman EWI Alohun ati apileko ORO OLOGBON ntesiwaju Sugbon o ba koko ranti na wipe omo tani Iwo se kini itan ibere igbesi aye re. gbn Snail, sacred to the Spirit of the King of the White Cloth (Obtl). [10][11][12] This tradition is a variant of the belief, popular amongst some Muslims, that held that Oduduwa was a prince originating from Mecca. baa ti gb. er Boa constrictor, sacred to the Spirit of the Rainbow (Osumare). kol Lineage scares on the face, back and shoulders. Yeye Aiye Praise name for the Spirit of the Earth (Onil), meaning: Chapter 2: What Did Our Ancestor's Believe? Gbnk The brother of The Spirit of Lightning (Sng). Laelae n ko ni j ta Yoruba, a si ti se ipade lori ayelujara, to si foju han pe Oduduwa Republic ni awn eeyan wa n f.". burk Place of extreme confusion, describes a condition of. ISE: EDE YORUBA KILAASI: JSS1. Ninu eto eko ni odun 1962 ni a gbe ile eko giga yunifasiti lo si ilu ile-ife; Ayipada otun de ba . The proportion of slaves from West-Central Africa (Angola Congo) dropped drastically to just 14.7%.[228]. this name whether they are male or female. ALIFABEETI JE AKOJOPO LETA TI ASE AKOSILE RE GEGE BI IRO NINU EDE YORUBA. Oro The personification of the power of the word. Lky Praise name for the Spirit of Iron (gn). Usually. The dictionary defined Ifayabale as the ascension of our Lord and Master Jesus Christ. or - gbn Hot headed, meaning short tempered. Litireso ni akojopo ijinle oro ni ede kan tabi omiiran. tradition the first born twin is the youngest. j To dance, to light a fire, to burn depending on context. clothing for rituals involving the Spirit of Iron (gn). Sponn Small pox and the Spirit of Small Pox. ajagun - obinrin Female devotee of the Spirit of Iron (gn) who functions as a soldier. Yoruba people or descendants can be found all over the world especially in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Brazil, Latin America, and the Caribbean (especially in Cuba). gbnju Coming of age, passing through the puberty rite. Awoni The society of If priests who divine for the King (ni) of Il If. omo tndgn Those who worship the Spirit of Iron (gn), meaning: "Child who fires a gun twenty times in the air. One of these programs is a cultural site, the Oyotunji African Village in Sheldon County, South Carolina, founded by Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adelabu and established in 1970. Awon ni: Daruko awon omo Okanbi pelu ogun ti won pin leyin iku baba won, Ona meloo ni a pin litireso ede Yoruba si, Ta (sell) ohun isale (d) kf, Sun (sleep) ohun isale (d) kf, We (bath) ohun isale (d) kf, Lo (go) Ohun aarin (r) kf, Ji (steal) Ohun Oke (m) kf, Si (open) Ohun Oke (m) kf, Itan fi ye wa pe inu igbo kijikiji ni ilu ile ife wa, Itan so pe awon Yoruba ni ibasepo pelu awon Tapa ati ibaripa. akja Fulfillment, the purpose of following one's destiny. aibi One who has no children, a form of bad fortune in If divination. 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''Nkan tawn olori Yoruba n beere ree, ti atunto ko ba waye ni Naijiria laarin dun mta si akoko yii, j iwaju ko le sunwn. wrk Elemental Spirits who work with the Spirit of Infectious disease. dje U-17 AFCON: j CAF Y Orl-d South Sudan Dn B n Y Jg, dje AFCON U-17: Ik Morocco L Ik South Africa B ni Lu A f, fwsowp il -is aldni ti jba nn m r gbld ti t, Oril-de Egypt D Onryn Al Jazeera Sl Kr N gb wn, Orl-d Njr Se jy yj j wn . pnr Higher self, described in If scripture as a person's spiritual. Ni gba ti a ba n pe awon iro yii jade, eemi maan gba iho imu ati enu jade lee kan naa. Awn obinrin naa ni wn Alaal il Yoruba lo s pe dandan ni ki awn rin irinajo m, ti yoo mu ki idasil oril-ede Oduduwa tete waye, lai si itajsil. ajugu dunirn A pile of iron in or near a shrine used as an altar for the, akb Ladder. Afurkrsayo Reference to the left half of the horizontal line that forms the equal arm cross of a If diviner's tray, meaning: "The one who has the diviner's tapper and is happy.". Iba Gani Adams wa fw jaya pe oun ko ni tako nnkan ti Yoruba ba n f nitori ni to ba n se ta ilu maa n ge ika j gbyin ni. O ni bi awn balaye, agbofinro ati alaga ijba ibil ba le e fwsowp plu awn araalu ati gb gbogbo to y, ipenija abo yoo dkun ni kiakia. Lamurudu je Ogbontegi abogipa. yn Tree sacred to the Spirit of Lightning (Sng). p Osun Staff of the Spirit that Protects Consciousness (Osun). Litireso je ona ti Yoruba n gba fi ero inu won han nipa iriri won gbogbo. Itan so pe awon elesin musulumi gbe ogun ti Lamurudu lati fi esin iborisa sile. epa Hail, traditional greeting to Yorb Kings (Oba). h-uw - ik To act with malicious intent. titn Refuse heap, sacred to the power of transformation that is. Dd Creation in Nature and the act of being creative. Amiygn Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), meaning: Amodd Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), meaning: mk The Spirit of the Sun, and the Sun itself. ope Palm tree, sacred tree of life in If scripture. (First word in If scripture ie: "Bit by bit we eat. wrn Mj Verse of If scripture (Od). iro - f Tapper used by If diviners to tap the side of the divining tray as. Es Opn Foot or bottom, of the If divining tray. blag To come to maturity, to be identified as an adult. Oluyare The name used for Ancestor masquerades in Edi. dako To circumcise, also refers to an offering to the Divine Messenger. He held the praise names Olofin Adimula, Olofin Aye and Olufe. da - ro A pun, commonly used in If scripture to make a spiritual. ", jnde The Spirit of a deceased ancestor (Egn) who speaks at their own. Yoruba people have historically been spread around the globe by the combined forces of the Atlantic slave trade[214][215][216][217] and voluntary self migration. Oramife Spirit of the Father of the Spirit of Lightning (Sng). 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Algba Elder, also the title for the chief priest of the Society of Ancestor, Algemo Member of men's society in Ijebu region that honors the Spirit. oyin honey, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun). tan - towodowo Traditional legend, stories about Forces in Nature. the marks used to represent the verses (Od) of If scripture. aginiso Word for snail used by devotees of the Spirit of the River (Osun) who have a taboo against using the word igbin. If uses charcoal as medicine for. Agbarijp wn obinrin to j m Yoruba to wa nil okeere ti abwo si aafin Ooni ti Ife, ba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, lati beere fun ipinnu to f mul. Also used as a reference to money or. rnyn Spirit of the First King (Oba) of Oyo. Lori eto aabo, Adams ni inu gba wn ni onikaluku wa nitori eto aabo to mh. gn gb Medicine used to induce astral travel (out of body, jj Shadow spirit created by the physical manifestation of a person's. Atnlrgn Praise name for the Spirit of Iron (gn), meaning: atori Stick (Glyphaea laterifiora ) that is sacred to the Spirit of the. Lamurudu je Ogbontegi aborisa 4. aja A wild vine that is sacred to the Spirit of Birds (ymi).