Oníyangí

Pronunciation

Meaning of Oníyangí

Owner of the sacred red rock/laterite.

Extended Meaning

Yangí is a red rock that is sacred in the worship of the òrìṣà Èṣù. It is used by Èṣù worshippers daily on offerings of palm oil (one of Èṣù's favorite foods) to cool Èṣù's temper. He is often praised as "Èṣù Yangí Bàbá Aláàṣé, meaning Èṣù of Yangí, the one with authority. See Agbéyangí.

Morphology

oní-yangí

Gloss

oní - one who owns
yangí - red rock, laterite used in worship

Geolocation

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