Ọbaala

Yoruba

Etymology

From ọba (“king, father”) +‎ lá (“to be large, mighty”), literally “Mighty king; Mighty father”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔ̄.bāá.lá/

Proper noun

Ọbaálá

  1. (Ekiti) A senior chieftaincy title in the royal council of many Eaatern Yoruba kingdoms
    Synonyms: Ọba-ńlá, Ọbańlá
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