aya
noun
/ā.jā/ /ā.jà/
ayà (canonical), ọyà (alternative)
Definitions
- wife
Etymology
Cognate with Igala ọ́yà, Ifè aya, Olukumi aya, proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ́-yà
Used in
Source: Wiktionary · etymology 1,
where this word is spelled “aya”.
Reference:
en-aya-yo-noun-nVKjyOTW