Kuku-Onayemi s pe, "gbogbo wn to wa fun bw naa lo ri taje e, sugbn bi nkan e ri nil baba wa ko dun m wa ninu. bors The worship of Forces in Nature (rs). bamol Spiritual Forces that are worthy of respect. jl - mpin One of the Spirits who shapes the head and forms the consciousness of each new born child. Itan so pe ilu meka ni Yoruba ti wa 2. tura Mj Verse of If scripture used for divination. k To read, to count, to be placed on depending on context. related to some aspects of the Divine Messenger (s). The dove is the If symbol for peace and tranquility. Osun The Spirit of the River, fertility, sensuality and abundance. d Yorb Ni d t kjp gbogbo m kr-o-jire b, n ap w-Orn il Njr, t a b wo d Yorb, wn onm pn d n sb y Kwa nn b d Niger-Congo.Wn tn fd r ml p y Kwa y l wp jl n ss, n w-Orn alw . Awon niyi; Iro Konsonanti: Eyi ni iro ti a pe ni igba ti idiwo wa fun eemi. knlgb Destiny which is altered by free will. elekejieni Spiritual double, higher self. terdr Ancestor who suffered in slavery. After the dispersal of most members of the family of Oduduwa, the aborigines became ungovernable, and constituted themselves into a serious threat to the survival of Ife. The word refers to the spiritual cause behind a sequence of deaths among children in the same family. (The Palm Tree is the If symbol for the cycles of birth, life, death. Ibi t a l kn s fn ka d Yorb Il Akde Njr: www.yoruba.von.gov.ng; vonyoruba@yahoo.com; PMB 40003 Falomo Ikoyi, Lagos; PMB 5089, Wuse Abuja; 09080349765. When the abigba is thrown two complete verses (Od) of If scripture are marked. Itan so pe ilu meka ni Yoruba ti wa. [237][238], Genetic studies have shown the Yoruba to cluster most closely with West African peoples, followed by Central and Eastern African groups speaking Niger-Congo languages. Select search scope, currently: catalog all catalog, articles, website, & more in one search; catalog books, media & more in the Stanford Libraries' collections; articles+ journal articles & other e-resources ara Body, self, people, depending on context. 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 . ite Bush, sacred to the Spirit of the Tracker (ss). asiwr Person suffering from mental illness. A d oj ro ylujra y sl fn wn nyn t wn frn lti m npa d Yorb, ti e il kt ojire. Afon Breadfruit (Treculia africana ), sacred to If. ojbo Shrine, meaning: "Facing what it is we worship.". There are however some Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo and Yoruba communities in this senatorial district", "Yoruba- speaking minority communities in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Area", "Yoruba Traders in Cote D'Ivoire: A Study of the Role Migrant Settlers in the Process of Economic Relations in West Africa", "Cte d'ivoire: Commerce, les secrets de la russite des femmes yoruba", "So many Nigerians: why is Nigeria overrepresented as the ancestral genetic homeland of Legacy African North Americans? of the Divine Trickster and the Spirit of the Divine Enforcer. Ti npoj ik d Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), meaning: "The Changer of the determined day of Death.". lim Unholy, in violation of taboo, not consecrated. gbese To act in volation of personal taboo. Awoni The society of If priests who divine for the King (ni) of Il If. Abgn Those who worship the ant hill, the ant hill represents the Spirit of hard work and cooperation. In reference to the Spirit of the, Divine Messenger (s) it is used to indicate that the Divine Messenger, Ajiletepowo A reference to the center point of the diviner's tray (pn, If) and a reference to the centering principle as an aspect of If spiritual, discipline, meaning: "An early riser who sits down and prospers. nrl Humble, a reflection of good character in If. Ohn Yoruba lo y ki a fi maa k ede Yoruba sil ni imran to ni fun iran to mb. Litireso Apileko: Eyi ni litireso ti a se akosile ni gba ti imo moo- ko moo-ka de. Enyn The Spirit of a bird sacred to the society of women (ymi). (First word in If scripture ie: "Bit by bit we eat. Asgn One who worships the Spirit of Iron (gn). ajobi Ancestors of a woman, matralineal ancestors (Aylal Egn). Il gr Praise name for the Spirit of the Earth (Onil) meaning: il omo House of the child, meaning the womb. initiates into the mysteries of the Spirit of Lightning (Sng). gbdan Member of male council of elders (Ogbni) who carries the staff, ogomo Palm fronds, sacred to all the Forces in Nature (rs), used as. divination tray for the purpose of making a blessing. alaifoiya One who is fearless, a person of courage. kla Bitter kola nut, sacred to most Forces in Nature (rs) and used. Onlgangan - ajk Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), meaning: "Owner of the Spirit of the Traditional Drum that is saluted. j Journey, used in reference to the spiritual journey of self discovery. ", n tbi Ay The center point of the If cross that is marked on the If, divination tray, meaning: "The path that brings all things to earth.". I am sure many of my definitionswill change as my understanding of Ifa and Yoruba language grows. Yob Media on Instagram: "kr ni yin n p sgbn n l Bahia n . In the United States, the Yoruba language is the most spoken home language of African origin in: Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Illinois, New Jersey, Indiana, Wyoming and Pennsylvania. aj Dog, black dogs are sacred to the Spirit of Iron (gn). erin Elephant, sacred to the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl). A o si gbaradi fun idunadura eyikeyi to ba waye''. aiy The surface of the Earth, in If scripture it is the place where the Realm of the Ancestors (Egn) meets the realm of humans. (rs) or to the spirit of the ancestors (Egn). also means very bad, very negative, very destructive. h-uw - ik To act with malicious intent. O ni plu ajsep awn lgbjgb atawn eeyan kan to n se ipade loore koore lori eto aabo yii, o ti n so eso rere. nyaju Placing a hex through the use of the eyes. gb Ram, sacred to the Spirit of Lightning (Sng). keleku Calico cloth, sacred to the Spirit of the Ancestors (Egn). Total Yoruba; 3.9%)", "African languages spoken in American Households, 2020", "Yoruba, a language of Cote D'Ivoire (Leclerc 2017c)", "2021 Canadian Population census, Language spoken at home", "Distribution of the Gambian population by ethnicity 1973,1983,1993,2003 and 2013 Censuses GBoS - Yoruba as 'Aku Marabout', who are basically Yoruba Muslims", "SBS Australian Census Explorer: 4,020 Yoruba language speakers", "11rl -- Language according to age and sex by region, 1990-2020. spay Revelation, intuitive inspiration. abuk Person with a deformity in their spine, protected by the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl). Asa-asa iwa omluabi. of - se Power of the word, word of power, reference to the ability to, make effective prayers and a reference to the words that are used as. . omo tndgn Those who worship the Spirit of Iron (gn), meaning: "Child who fires a gun twenty times in the air. ALIFABEETI JE AKOJOPO LETA TI ASE AKOSILE RE GEGE BI IRO NINU EDE YORUBA. ope Palm tree, sacred tree of life in If scripture. He and his followers founded many kingdoms and ruling dynasties along their migration route into West Africa. She was married to Lukugba, Obalufon Alayemore and Oranmiyan at different times; she subsequently played a significant role in restoring normalcy back to the situation through a spying mission. kde): ), fun ibise gege bi Ile Faranse Olominira (Farans: Rpublique franaise, pp [epyblik fsz]), je orile-ede ni apa iwoorun Europe, to ni opolopo agbegbe ati erekusu ni oke okun ti won wa ni awon orile miran. eru Handle, also refers to ashes from a fire. Ami Ohun lori awon faweli ati oro onisilebu kan. Online Secondary School subjects learning. Oramife Spirit of the Father of the Spirit of Lightning (Sng). w t a fi m bep ti ta. Chapter 3: All Of Creation Is Inside The Calabash, Chapter 4: Olodumare Is A Gracious Creator, Chapter 7: Esu Is The Power Of Communication And Reciprocity, Chapter 8: Orunmila, The Spirit Of Destiny: The Prophet and Priest Of Ifa, Other Orishas And Spiritual Powers, Chapter 9: The Holy Odus: 256 Sacred Parables, Proverbs And Prescriptions, https://guides.library.duq.edu/ifadivination, African Traditional Religions: Ifa Divination, Appendix A: Glossary Of Yoruba Terms, The Language of Ifa, Appendix B: Categories of Spiritual Forces; Spiritual Forces; And Praise Names, Appendix C: Yoruba Language Pronunciation, Appendix G: Images of Ifa Hermeneutics / Divination. Two First born of twins, either male or female, according to Yoruba. koto Hollow or hole depending on context. Obanla Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl), Oba Om Praise name for the male aspect of the Spirit of the Ocean. Agbnrgn A praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), meaning: "Hunter of the Medicine of Good Fortune. rri To shave the head, the first step of initiation. Olmmami ktr Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), Olnrin - dd - k - gt Praise name of the Spirit of Destiny, (rnml), meaning: "Black Man from Ogeti Hill.". Mana - mana Lightning, physical manifestation of the Spirit of, mrw Palm fronds, sacred to most Forces in Nature (rs), used as. protected by the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl). It also may be used as a reference to the, personal Spirit of any given individual. Wakili t r yn k e ran rr, dbn n o - Iba Gani Adams, Awn jgbn kaakiri agbaye ni Odududwa Republic ni awn n f. tnw Rebirth of character, the If word used for reincarnation of the, wlwl Praise name for the Spirit of Iron (gn), meaning: "Rugged. Abpa Member of a society that gives reverence to the memory of the ancestors through the use of mediums. efunle If herb, leaf of good fortune Evouns alsinoides ). It was supposedly the persecution of the Muslim elite of the city that caused him and his fellow animists to leave Arabia. ko To write, to sing, light from lightning, sacred to the Spirit of. 2023 BBC. The Spirit of Venus. r To put on women's clothing, reference to a woman dressing. rs Alase Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White Cloth, (Obtl), meaning: "Spirit with the Power of Dreams.". ancestors (Egn) or Forces in Nature (rs). To me the word Ifayabale is an eliysian of Ifa (wisdom) iya (mother) baba (father) ile (earth), meaning; the wisdom of the fathers and mothers found on earth. Eleyii ti yoo le fun awon orile-ede miiran lagbaye lanfaani lati mo daradara nipa Orile-ede Naijiria ati Ile Afirika ati lati gbo iroyin to je ododo nipa won. odun Year, or time of any seasonal celebration. ''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. ar Play, the performance of a scared story. apta Rock, the rock is sacred to most Forces in Nature (rs). 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. I will personally send the download link to your email address. Gani Adams ni gbogbo awn alnulr ni il Yoruba lo ti n e i takuntakun lori idaduro il Yoruba. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. ogbo ato Grow old, long life, used as a blessing from an elder to a, Ogboni Society of male elders who worship the Spirit of the Earth, gd Incantation used to transform problems, also refers to medicine. ", f - buburu Hatred, meaning: "Love destroyed by negativity. Ilu ile-ife di agbogoyo eto oselu, esin abalaye ati awon asa Yoruba leyin dide oduduwa. the eyes during alternate states of consciousness. 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. Estimates of the Yoruba in Togo vary from around 500,000 to 600,000 people. The Spirit of Venus. Ni temi Ojulowo Omo Oduduwa ni mi ede Yoruba sini ede mi Abuku to ba kan ede Yoruba emi lo kan. Awon kan mbe. Some forms of this medicine can create. bogibpe Person who worships many Forces in Nature (rs). 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. L - l'la Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), meaning; L - l'n Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), meaning: L - l tunla - plu - Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml), meaning: "Master of the day after tomorrow.". b Small implement used to determine the orientation of a verse (Od), of If scripture used in divination. agre Stilt dancer who dances as part of the ceremonies that honor the Spirit of the Ancestors (Egn). w t a fi m bep ti ta. In an interview with a Nigerian media house, the founder and spiritual leader of Awqaf Africa Society in London dismissed the common belief that all Yorubas are descendants of Oduduwa as "a false representation by Orisha worshippers to gain an unjust advantage over the spread of Islam and the recruitment of Christianity". admu A form of masquerade in memory of the ancestors (Egn). okt Conical shaped shell, If symbol of infinity. Babagba Older man, usually a grandfather. Turino, pp. Through war lasting many years, Oduduwa was able to defeat the forces of the 13 indigenous communities of Ife led by Obatala (the most powerful and sweetest god) and formed these communities into a single Ife state. Check below for the appropriate link, SUBJECT: YORUBA LANGUAGE CLASS: JSS 1. Iro faweli airanmupe: A kii ran mu pe iro yii rara bee ni ko si idiwo fun eemi tabi afefe ti a n pe. Ni ipari Oloye Tolula sr lori ayipada to ti de ba ede Yoruba lnu awn m ni Port Novo. Oduduwa was not only the first ruler of a unified Ife, but also the progenitor of various independent royal dynasties in Yorubaland, and is today venerated as the hero, the warrior, the leader, and father of the Yoruba race. kar Bread cakes cooked in palm oil, sacred to the Spirit of the. Ona meloo ni a pin alifabeeti ede Yoruba si? alakete Calabash of light, one of the Primal Sources of Creation. wr Sacred verse of If scripture (Od). adireiranna The fowl used as an offering at a traditional If funeral. Oya Spirit of the Wind, Spirit of the River Niger. dn A rod or a staff, also the name of the male aspect of the Spirit of the Earth (Onile). ", Oluoyo Praise name for the Spirit of Lightning (Sng), meaning: "Chief. The proportion of slaves from West-Central Africa (Angola Congo) dropped drastically to just 14.7%.[228]. fowrik Natural death at old age, considered a blessing by If. jo If The interpretation of If scripture (Od) during divination. If uses charcoal as medicine for. alunipa Executioner, a member of the society of elders (Ogboni). igi - osn Camwood tree, source of If medicine (irosn). aga Chair, low stool., in If ritual the younger initiates will sit on a mat while the elders sit on low stools. 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]. onw fnfn Praise name for the Source of Creation (Oldmar), Onshe System of divination sacred to the Spirit of the King of White. Save your data when you use our free app. Each chain has four nuts representing one leg of. Oun naa wa pe fun idapada kik k nipa itan lawn ilek Naijiria . The sheath of a knife is used as an offering to the. abigba Four chains with nuts attached, used in some regions of Nigeria to perform divination. [241] Another full genome study on African populations found that the Yoruba (Yoruba/Esen cluster of West Africa) received varying degrees of West-Eurasian admixture, although generally at low frequency, indirectly through contact with Northern African pastoralists. l - l All that would be, meaning forever into the future. Lamurudu je Ogbontegi abogipa. Obtl gbingbin iki Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White, Cloth (Obtl), meaning: "The Big Big Spirit of the King of the White, Oba - ti - l Praise name for the Spirit of the King of White Cloth. ", "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. Nigba to n sr lori awn eeyan wa to wa loke ya, Adams ni ka to gba orilede oodua, ko nilo kawn eeyan wa loke ya wa sile tabi kawn ya miran kuro nil Yoruba. pk Base of the skull, the back of the neck, also refers to the, spiritual power center that links the head and the heart, or mind and. Itan fi ye wa pe Lamurudu ni baba nla Yoruba 3. gbin Plant, reference to any type of plant. ide Brass, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun). Gani Adams ni loot oun ko lee y rk uti tabi eebu si ba kankan ni il Yoruba, ugbn o wa r awn ba Yoruba lati fi ara wn sipo w, ki wn si maa t sibi tawn m Yoruba ba t si. ranmiyn The Spirit of War, considered the Father of the Spirit of. tnbi Born again, the If word used for physical reincarnation. ipenpe - ju Eyelashes, eyelid, eye brow depending on context. Abanigbele The Spirit of Fire, this is a reference to the animating consciousness that exists inside a burning flame. yn Tree sacred to the Spirit of Lightning (Sng). Efufu - lege - lege An aspect of the Spirit of the Wind (Oya), meaning: Egb Whirlwind, an aspect of the Spirit of the Wind (Oya). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. ", Oluwo, t wn b rn m n r, k fi t'm j - Gani Adams. jgb Mask that represents a Spirit of the Water. gb Elder person of either gender, a stem used as a rope depending on context. agbje Pumpkin, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun). Saraga Spirit that shapes consciousness (Or), meaning: "The. Ojuade, J. S., "The issue of 'Oduduwa' in Yoruba genesis: the myths and realities", This page was last edited on 25 April 2023, at 22:13. r Word, also refers to the Spirit of the Power of the Word. bta Triplet, also the Spirit of Triplets sacred to the Spirit of the, ibi After birth, also refers to a condition in which a person is not in. 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