Ọláifá
name
/ɔ̄.lá.ī.fá/
Definitions
- a unisex given name meaning “The honor of Ifa; the grace of Ifa”
- a surname, from the given name Ọláifá
Etymology
From blend of ọlá (“honor”) + Ifá (“Ifa”), literally “The honor of Ifa; the grace or benefit of Ifa”
Component words
ọláhonor
IfáIfa
2 entries are spelled “Ifá”. The etymology calls it “Ifa”, but that isn't enough to tell them apart — we've linked to the first.
Ifá
A complex system of divination in Yoruba religion.
Ifá
the spirit associated with divination, wisdom, and the oracle
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Ọlaifa”.
Reference:
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