Yoruba Religion
Yemaya
Yemanja is an orisha, originally of the Yoruba religion, who has become prominent in many Afro-American religions. Africans from what is now called Yorubaland brought ... Full story
Èsù, or Elegua
Often ill-translated as "The Devil" or "The Evil Being", Èsù is in truth neither of these. Best referred to as "The Trickster", he deals a ... Full story
Oshun
Oshun, or Ochun (pronounced [ɔʃún]) in the Yoruba religion, is an Orisha who reigns over love, intimacy, beauty, wealth and diplomacy. She is worshipped also ... Full story
Yoruba Religion Around the World
According to Professor S. A. Akintoye, the Yorùbá people spread across the globe in an unprecedented fashion; the reach of their culture is ... Full story
Reincarnation
The Yoruba believe in reincarnation within the family. The names Babatunde (father returns), Yetunde (Mother returns), Babatunji (Father wakes once again) and Sotunde (The wise ... Full story
Yoruba Divinities
An Orisha (Orisa or Orixa) is an entity that possesses the capability of reflecting some of the manifestations of Olódùmarè. Yòrùbá Orishas (translated "owners of ... Full story
An Alternative Version of the Creation
The Yorùbá regard Olódùmarè as the principal agent of creation.In another telling of the creation, Olódùmarè (also called Olorun) is the creator. In the beginning ... Full story
Olódùmarè
Olódùmarè is the most important "state of existence". Regarded as being all-encompassing, no gender can therefore be assigned. Hence, it is common to hear references ... Full story
Yoruba Beliefs
According to Kola Abimbola, the Yorùbá have evolved a robust philosophy, in brief, it holds that all human beings possess what is known as "Àyànmô" ... Full story
Yoruba Religion
The Yorùbá religion comprises the original religious beliefs and practices of the Yoruba people. Its homeland is in Southwestern Nigeria and the adjoining parts of ... Full story
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Yejide
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Looks like her motherPronunciation: (yeh jee DEH) ... Full story
Yetunde
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Mother has come backPronunciation: (yeh TOON day) ... Full story
Titilayo
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Everlasting joyPronunciation: (tee tee lah YO) ... Full story
Tobi
Gender: BothOrigin: AfricanMeaning: God is goodOrigin: HebrewMeaning: God is goodPronunciation: (TOH bee) ... Full story
Taiwo
Gender: BothOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Eldest of twinsPronunciation: (tah EE wo) ... Full story
Shiminege
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: We will forsee our futurePronunciation: (shee mee NAY gay) ... Full story
Sade
Gender: GirlOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Sweetly singingPronunciation: (shaw DAY) ... Full story
Onuwachi
Gender: BoyOrigin: AfricanMeaning: Lord's worldPronunciation: (o noo WAH chee) ... Full story