Olórí Ayé àti Ọ̀run

Oh-loh-ree ah-yeh ah-tee oh-roon

Meaning: Head of Earth and Heaven

Language: Yoruba

Yoruba Etymology Breakdown

Olórí

Head/Ruler

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Ayé

Earth/World

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àti

and

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Ọ̀run

Heaven

Literal meaning: Head of Earth and Heaven / Cosmic Lord

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Attributes:

  • Ruler
  • Head

Scripture References:

Context of Use: Used in songs and prayers to exalt God above all beings

Divine Personality: Cosmic Lord

Notes: Reflects hierarchy and dominion

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