Ọlọ́run

Oh-loh-roon

Meaning: Owner of the heavens

Language: Yoruba

Yoruba Etymology Breakdown

Ọl(ú)

Owner

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ọ́run

heaven/sky

Literal meaning: Owner of the heavens / God

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Attributes:

  • God
  • Supreme Being

Scripture References:

Context of Use: General name for God in Yoruba Christianity and traditional belief

Divine Personality: Supreme Authority

Notes: Core identity name of God

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