Yoruba

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Etymology

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From awo (the Ifa oracle, babalawo) +‎ ni (has) +‎ ọ̀wọ̀ (respect, honor), literally The oracle has honor, the Babalawo has honor

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ā.wó.lɔ́.wɔ̀/

Proper noun

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Awólọ́wọ̀

  1. a male given name, meaning "The oracle of Ifa has honor" or "the babalawo has honor."
  2. a surname, from the given name Awólọ́wọ̀