Alárá
name
/ā.lá.ɾá/
Definitions
- an ancient title of a legendary king mentioned in the Odù Ifá and closely associated with 2 other rulers, Ajerò and Ọ̀ràngún.
- title of the traditional monarch of the town of Ìlárá-Mọ̀kín and other towns named Ìlárá
- title of the traditional monarch of the town of Ará-Èkìtì
Etymology
From oní- (“one who has”) + Ará (“Ara”), literally “Owner of Ará”, see Ọbalárá.
Component words
oní-one who hasAráAra
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Alara”.
Reference:
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