Olódùmarè

Oh-loh-doo-mah-reh

Meaning: The Supreme Being / God Above All

Language: Yoruba

Yoruba Etymology Breakdown

Ol(ú)

Owner/Lord

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ó

who

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dark/deep

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marè

never ends

Literal meaning: The Owner who is infinitely deep/The Supreme One who never ends

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Attributes:

  • Supreme Being

Scripture References:

Context of Use: Used in traditional religion to denote the highest deity

Divine Personality: Unapproachable Light

Notes: Same as Elédùmarè in most contexts

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