Ọbaala

Yoruba

Etymology

From ọba (“king, father”) +‎ lá (“to be large, mighty”), literally “Mighty king; Mighty father”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ̄.bāá.lá/

Proper noun

Ọbaálá

1. (Ekiti) A senior chieftaincy title in the royal council of many Eaatern Yoruba kingdoms

   Synonyms: Ọba-ńlá, Ọbańlá