Ewi

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Yoruba

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Etymology

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From è- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ (to say, to speak), literally That whom speaks [and it goes into existence], signifying one who has authority in his commands as monarch

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Èwí

  1. The title of the traditional ruler of the town of Ado Ekiti
  2. (historical) the historic ruler of the Adó Kingdom

Derived terms

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