Ẹla

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Yoruba

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Etymology

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ẹ̀- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ (to split)

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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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