Onírè
name
/ō.nĩ́.ɾè/
Definitions
- The official title of the ruler of the town of Irè, (also known as Irè-Èkìtì), a holy city of the deity Ògún
- An oriki or praise name for the deity Ògún, in reference for his role as the legendary founder of the town of Irè
Etymology
From oní- (“one who has”) + Irè (“the town of Irè”), literally “One who has Irè”.
Component words
oní-one who hasIrèthe town of Irè
Used in
Ògún Onírè
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Onire”.
Reference:
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