Ọdọfin

Yoruba

Etymology

Possibly from ọ̀dọ̀ (“public, official, in the presence of the government”) +‎ ọ̀fin (“palace”), literally “The physical presence of the palace”, compare with Ọlọ́fin. Probably cognate with Edo ọdafẹn (“husband”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɔ̀.dɔ̀.fĩ̄/

Proper noun

Ọ̀dọ̀fin

  1. A senior traditional chieftaincy title in Yorubaland, titleholders are members of the Ìwàrẹ̀fà or Ògbóni chieftaincy councils in their respective towns.
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