Ọlọ́run Ẹlẹ́dàá

Oh-loh-roon Eh-leh-dah-ah

Meaning: God the Creator

Language: Yoruba

Yoruba Etymology Breakdown

Ọl(ú)

Owner

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ọ́run

heaven

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Ẹlẹ́

Owner of

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dàá

creation

Literal meaning: Owner of heaven who owns creation / God the Creator

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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

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