imọle

Yoruba

Etymology

Of unclear origin, but likely from Hausa mālàmī (“[Islamic] teacher”). A common folk etymology connects the term with the Mali Empire.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ì.mɔ̃̀.lē/

Noun

ìmọ̀le

1. Alternative form of ìmàle (“Muslim”)

   Synonym: Mùsùlùmí

Usage notes

This term is not used by Yoruba Muslims.