Olúyẹyìn

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Meaning of Olúyẹyìn

The prominent one is worthy of praise.

Extended Meaning

This was the name of the Olúfọ́n of Ifọ́n believed to have relocated the people of Ifọ́n from the area of Ibale to their present location. Olú "prominent one, leader" refers the supreme sky father deity known as Òrìṣà or Ọbàtálá, who is also called Òrìṣà Olúfọ́n. - Prince Ademola Oyedokun

Morphology

olú-yẹ-ìyìn

Gloss
Part Meaning
olú prominent one; Lord, God
yẹ to befit, to suit me, to be worthy of
ìyìn praise
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