Awóyúngbó
Meaning of Awóyúngbó
The Ifá oracle did not go to the forest. [verification needed]
Extended Meaning
Traditionally children who died young, especially after repeated circumstances, known as àbíkú. Often times, families went to the Ifá oracle to try and solve their àbíkú problem. This name asserts that the Ifá oracle did not go to the forest, and therefore the child survived.
Morphology
awó-ò-yún-igbó
Gloss
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| awó | mystery, secret, secret society; Ifá oracle, Ifá priesthood |
| ò | is not, does not |
| yún | to go (yú) |
| igbó | bush, forest |
Geolocation
Common in:
IJEBU
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