olú
noun
/ō.lú/
elú (alternative)
Definitions
- leader, head, chief; prominent one, hero
- A common prefix for Yoruba given names and surnames, see Olú
Other entries with this spelling
Wiktionary records 2 entries spelled “olú”. You're reading one of them; here are the others.
Etymology
Cognate with Igala ónú and Itsekiri olú
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where this word is spelled “olu”.
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