Ọdọfin

Yoruba

Etymology

Possibly from ọ̀dọ̀ (“public, official, in the presence of the government”) +‎ ọ̀fin (“palace”), literally “The physical presence of the palace”, compare with Ọlọ́fin. Probably cognate with Edo ọdafẹn (“husband”)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɔ̀.dɔ̀.fĩ̄/

Proper noun

Ọ̀dọ̀fin

A senior traditional chieftaincy title in Yorubaland, titleholders are members of the Ìwàrẹ̀fà or Ògbóni chieftaincy councils in their respective towns.