Ọ̀ràm̀fẹ̀
name
/ɔ̀.ɾà.ŋ̀.fɛ̀/
Ọ̀ràǹfẹ̀ (alternative)
Definitions
- An orisha and legendary figure who aided in the early establishment of the town of Oǹdó
- In Ifẹ̀, a primordial Supreme sky deity (imọlẹ̀) associated with thunder, fire, creation, rain, royalty, and jurisprudence. He later became the chief divinity of the ancient Ifẹ̀ Kingdom between the 9th-11th centuries AD. He is a precursor to Ṣàngó and Olódùmarè
- another name for the orisha Ṣàngó (among the Ifẹ̀ people).
Etymology
Likely from Ọ̀rà (“Ọ̀rà hill”) + Ufẹ̀ (“Ifẹ̀ town”), literally “The mighty Ọ̀rà hill of Ifẹ̀”
Component words
Ọ̀ràỌ̀rà hillUfẹ̀Ifẹ̀ town
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Ọramfẹ”.
Reference:
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