Ọlọ́run Ẹlẹ́dàá
Oh-loh-roon Eh-leh-dah-ah
Meaning: God the Creator
Language: Yoruba
Yoruba Etymology Breakdown
Ọl(ú)
+Owner
ọ́run
+heaven
Ẹlẹ́
+Owner of
dàá
creation
Literal meaning: Owner of heaven who owns creation / God the Creator
Legend:PrefixRootSuffixConnector
Attributes:
- Creator
Scripture References:
Context of Use: Used in prayers and songs when recognizing God’s creative power
Divine Personality: Life-Giver
Notes: Often paired with praises of nature
Loading...