Ẹla

Yoruba

Etymology

ẹ̀- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ là (“to split”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛ̀.là/

Proper noun

Ẹ̀là

1. A primordial ìmọlẹ̀ or energy force of the Yoruba religion, associated with the deity Orunmila and divination, said to be the energy responsible for the creation of the universe, he is associated with the orisha Olúorogbo

   Synonym: Olúorogbo

2. A nickname for Orunmila