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D

da To cast divination.

d To create, to cause.

d To cast metal, to pour.

dd Good, or beautiful.

dabi To resemble.

dabb To protect, to provide a shield or screen.

dab To stop.

Dada The Spirit of Vegetables, also the guardian Spirit new bornchildren with large tufts of hair.

dfThe process of divination used by If priests that makes use ofeither sixteen ikin (Sacred palm nuts) or an opl (Sacred chain witheight nuts attached).

dgb Aging, to become old, to grow up.

dgalgb Becoming an adult male.dhn To speak, to answer.

dhnfun To take responsibility, to speak with purity.

dj Dancing alone, a single dancer.

dj To settle a dispute.

dke To be silent.

dkeroro To be calm.

dako To circumcise, also refers to an offering to the Divine Messenger(s).

dakn Please, or excuse me.

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dal To break a promise, to violate an oath.

dlker To free a person from slavery.

dmjm To make a binding agreement.

dmrn To advise.

dn To make a fire.

dni To beat someone in a wrestling match.

danindanin Important.

dnsk Short gown, long shirt.

dra Good, to be good, to look good.

dradra Very good, all right.

dr To be sympathetic.

dw To consult divination.

de To arrive, to arise, to stand up depending on context.

d To cover, to arrive.

dd Exactly.

dlade To crown a King (Oba).

dl To arrive at home.

dlna To prevent progress, to restrict travel, refers to restrictions onthe path of spiritual growth.

de To trap.

dekun To stop.

dng Porridge, also pap used as the foundation for If medicine.

ds Action that is in opposition to the Will of Nature (rs) or thedevelopment of good character.

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dewo The temptation to act in opposition to the development of goodcharacter.

di To become, also refers to casting either a spell or casting divination.

d Ti tie.

d To block , to obstruct.

Dd Creation in Nature and the act of being creative.

dd - ara Good health.

ddgb Growth.

ddara Good.

dde To stand up, to get up.

did To arrive.

didupe The process of giving thanks, may refer to thanking theancestors (Egn) or Forces in Nature (rs).

d Some.

dgb Hunter's clothing.

dg Mirror, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun).

dn To obstruct, to cause disruption.

dp To replace.

dobale To prostrate as a sign of respect to either a shrine or an elder.

do - do Far.

dd Fried plantan.

dgba To be equal.

dojko To confront.djso To look at.

doyi To spin.

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dbl To lie down.

du - du Big.

ddu Black, also refers to the mystery of that which cannot be seen.

dn Good tasting, sweet.

dun - dun Cold.

dnd Fried yam.

dndn Talking drum.

dp To give thanks.

dr To stand.

E

ebe Yams, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun).

ebi Hunger.

ebur Elemental spirits that work with the Spirit of Infectious disease(Babaluiy).

d Language.

d Buffalo, sacred to the Spirit of the Wind (Oya).

dyd Misunderstanding, argument.

d Charm, or spell.

gun Bones, human bones.

el How much?

p Greeting, announcing a procession of members of the male councilof elders (Ogboni).

dmr Regional dialect for Source of Creation, (Olodumare).

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efi Smoke.

f Broken plate, sacred to the ancestors (Egn).

Efufu - lege - lege An aspect of the Spirit of the Wind (Oya), meaning:"The Spirit of the Gentle Breeze."

Efunle If plant (Orchidaeeae)

egbe Loss.

Egb Whirlwind, an aspect of the Spirit of the Wind (Oya).

gb Protective charm for the Spirit of Iron (gn).

egbin Antelope.

egiri If medicine used as protection from the Spirit of Death (Iku).

egb Sore.

gbod Yams.

egbdo Slice yam.

egbogi Medicine.

gede Incantation, invocations used to raise power (ase).

egbn Smallpox, spread by the Spirit of Infectious Disease(Babaluiy).

gn The Spirit of an ancestor.

Egngn Society of ancestral mediums who perform in masquerade.

egungun Silk cotton tree (Ceila pentandra) also known as the ArabaIroko tree.

egur Village.

egunsi Melon seeds, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun).

eji Rain.

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jl Sebor Name of verse (Od) used in cowrie divination(mrndnlgn).

j Ogbe Name of first verse (Od) of If divination.

ej Snake.

Ejk Name of verse (Od) used in cowrie divination (mrndnlgn).

Ej - k -k'omo - re - lhn - yoyo Praise name for the Spirit ofInfectious Diseases (Babaluiy).

Ejbon Sacred shrine.

Ejufiri The Spirit that shapes consciousness, the foundation of innerstrength.

ejurin If leaf (Momordica Balsamina M. Charantia).

k Liar, falsehood, deceitful person.

ekeji Second.

km Praise name for the Source of Being (Olrun).

ek If charm used for protection for female If worshippers.

eko - dide Red parrot tail feather, essential sacred symbol used in Ifand rs initiation.

k Rat, sacred to the Spirit of Destiny (rnml) and the DivineMessenger (s).

kr Palm nuts used for If divination (ikin).

ekt Bush rat.

ekt Mouse

kl Deer.

kuru White bean meal.

le Violence.

l Knife with a long blade.

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elgbgi Herbal healer.

elekejieni Spiritual double, higher self.

elnn Elemental spirits that block human growth, they are usuallygenerated by interalized fear.

elr The Spirit of a child who dies young and reincarnates with thesame destiny, same as bik.

Els One who worships the Spirit of the Divine Messenger (s)

elttu A person who makes an offering to elevate their inner spirit.

elyi This one?

elu Stranger.

lub Yam flower.

eluju Field.

mi I (personal pronoun), me.

emini Dampness.

n Person, people.

niaknia A person who harbors negative feelings or destructiveintentions.

engb Animal tracks in the forest.

enn Enemy.

enini Slanderer.

enini Morning dew.

Enyn The Spirit of a bird sacred to the society of women (ymi).

epa Hail, traditional greeting to Yorb Kings (Oba).

p Curse or hex involving the use of a charm.

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Esinsin Fly.

eso Fruit, common offering for Forces in Nature (rs).

s The Spirit of the Divine Messenger, who also as a role as the Spirit

of the Divine Trickster and the Spirit of the Divine Enforcer.

esun If herb, elephant grass (Pennisetun purpureum).

eti Ear.

to Personal elements of a ritual, variation on traditional rituals thatspeak to the immediate need of the person or people involved.

etu Blue and white woven cloth.

etutu Atonement.

tt An offering designed to place the individual in alignment with thewill of the ancestors and the will of Nature.

ew Leaf.

ew If If herb (Uraria picta).

ew - owo If herb, leaf of honor (Brillantisia patala).

we Young person.

wo Which one?

ewo Taboo, religious restriction designed to keep a person on their pathof destiny.

ewu Danger.

ew Grey hair, or white hair, a sign of dignity.

eukwu Danger, peril.

ewure Female goat.

eyi This.

eyiti That, or that which.

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E

e You.

b Boiled gari, vicinity depending on context.

bi Fault, guilt.

b Family.

bd The bank of the river, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun).

bti Temple, sacred shrine.

ebe Request.

ebo Life force offering to either Forces of Nature (rs) or ancestors(Egn).

bora Strong, brave man, also a reference to the Forces of Nature(rs), that provide protection, ie the Divine Messenger (s), theSpirit of the Guardian of Consciousness (Osun), the Spirit of the Tracker(ss), and the Spirit of Iron (gn).

ebn Gift.

ebura tapa If herb (Nupe Egungun).

eburu Destructive elemental spirit.

eda Creature.

dn A rod or a staff, also the name of the male aspect of the Spirit ofthe Earth (Onile).

dn r Thunderstone, sacred to the Spirit of Lightning (Sng).

da - ro A pun, commonly used in If scripture to make a spiritualpoint through the use of humor.

edn Ax, sacred to the Spirit of Lightning (Sango).

f Singing and clowning during ceremonies honoring the MaternalAncestors (Gelede), also refers to making a joke.

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f Green vegetables.

efon Buffalo, sacred to the Spirit of Wind (Oya).

fri Headache.

efun White chalk, sacred to the Spirit of the King of the White Cloth(Obtl) and the Spirit of the Ocean (Olkun).

efn Charm or spell usually associated with creating some form ofattraction.

efunle If herb, leaf of good fortune Evouns alsinoides).

gb Community of people with a common purpose, or a society of

people.

gbe Cooked beans.

egbe Companion.

Egbgb Spirit honored by the society of women (ymi).

egede Medicine used for protection against the Spirit of Death (Iku)

egbn Elder.

egun Thorn on a bush.

ehin Back.

hin - la The future.

eiye Bird.

eiyele Bird of the house, a reference to elemental spirit of a birdworshipped by the society of women (Iymi).

eja Fish.

ej Blood, sacred to most Forces in Nature (rs).

ej Court case.

jo If The interpretation of If scripture (Od) during divination.

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Ekb Welcome.

eketa Third.

eko Cornstach gruel.

k Teaching, education.

kkk The teaching of false doctrine, or the teaching of inaccurateinformation.

k Mm Spiritual lessons, the study of spiritual matters.

eko mimu Cornstach cruel.

ekn Weeping, also refers to Ancestor masquerade.

ekun Tears.

ekn Leopard, sacred to the Spirit of Iron (gn).

l The Spirit of Purity, the First Reincarnation of the Spirit of Destiny(rnml). It is also the name given to the ceremony that celebrates thefirst harvest of yams. This ceremony is an important aspect of the Ifcalender of seasonal celebrations.

ela If herb (Epiphytic Orchidaceae).

Eld Creator, associated with the power center between the eyes.

eld Pig.

Elgb A person of good character, also refers to one of the aspects ofthe Divine Messenger (s).

Elgra The aspect of the Divine Messenger (s) associated with theSpirit of the Trickster.

liye Bird woman, reference to a woman who works with an elementalbird spirit in the soceity of women (Iymi).

elni Person dancing with the mask of the Chameleon (Agemo).

elri Witness.

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pa Small jars of medicine.

epere Better.

eran Animal, meat.

eran - ebo The animal used for a life force offering to Forces in Nature(rs) or to the spirit of the ancestors (Egn).

eranko Wild animal.

eri River.

erin Laughter.

Erinla Cow.

r - okn Conscience.

r Soothing quality, generally associated with women or female Forcesin Nature (rs).

er Load.

r Fear.

rbo Obligation to make an offering to Spirit, based on divination.

erun Tree used for making charcoal. If uses characoal as medicine forspiritual elevation and for physical healing.

s - ow Small cowries.

ese Row, foot depending on context.

es Foot, or track in the earth.

es If Verse of If scripture (Od).

es Od Verse of If scripture (Od).

Es Opn Foot or bottom, of the If divining tray.

ese Breaking.

sntiy Naming ceremony.

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esin Horse.

esisu Queen aunt, used in some forms of If medicine.

t Leprosy.

et Guinea hen, sacred to the Spirit of Destiny (rnml) and theSpirit of the Wind (Oya).

t If medicine that is burned on a fire.

ew Beauty.

w Beans.

w Also.

ewon If herb (Acacia ataxacantha).

wn Chain.

y Cultural group of people.

eyin Egg.

Ffa To pull.

f To wipe, or to clean.

f To pull.

fadk Silver, sacred to If.

ffose To predict the future.

ffsese The use of ritual to transform problems.

faiya To charm or allure.

farabal To be calm.

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farapam To be calm.

fri To give a haircut with a razor.

fe A long time.

fr Flute.

f To love.

fel To act with importance based on holding a position ofresponsibility.

fniyawo To marry.

fere The gathering of rain clouds.

fi By, with or to depending on context.

fi - apatab The use of shield in self defense.

fi - sefn To give an order.

fib To hide from view.

fidan To explore a mystery.

ffaragb Incarnation, the belief in souls returning to earth in differentbodies.

fifraeni Self esteem.

fifoknsin Spiritual devotion.

fifwse To do something with reverence.

fij To forgive.

fijb To give respect.

fil Cap.

fim To perform initiation.

fipata To make soup.

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fr The greatest.

firbo To make a life Force Offering.

fiatla Lamp, traditional If lamps are made from pottery, they burn

palm oil with a cotton wick.

f To wash.

f To break.

fiya To be afraid, or fearful.

fj Blind.

fojkoj To face a problem head on.

forbal To treat with reverence, to worship.

ffe The ability to perform miracles.

folrin To move with dignity.

fnahan To offer guidance.

fowlrn To act with patience.

fun For.

funfun White.

fnwiniwini To drizzle, considered a blessing from the Spirit of theWind (Oya).

fnlflorun To give freely, to do something because it is the rightthing to do.

fnninimol To offer enlightenment.

f The sound made by the wind, the voice of the Spirit of the Wind(Oya).

fye Light.

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gn Identical, exactly

gri Cassava meal.

ga Excellent, elevated.

gala Deer.

gngan Traditional drum.

gl Head wrap made from cloth.

gnd Strong man.

gd If system of topographical astrology, the study of the spiritualinfluence of planets on the landscape.

Gld Masquerade soceity dedicated to honoring the ancestoralMothers.

gelete At ease.

gere Trail.

gidigidi Completely, extremely also refers to a large Buffalo sacred to

the Spirit of the Wind (Oya).giri With courage, courageous action.

gl Gold.

gori To ascend, to experience spiritual growth.

gory To receive a title, to become a King (Oba).

g To be stupid.

goloto Stupid.

gmb Facial scars indicating lineage.

gun To climb.

gn To be tall.

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gunnugun Vulture, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun).

gs The south, also refers to the Spirit of the South.

GB

gba The sound of wood breaking, this implies that something ishappening quickly.

gb To accept or take.

gbabe To forget.

gbada Knife with large blade.

gbdn To enjoy.

gbdr To pray.

gbagbo To believe.

gbaguda Cassava.

gbjm The profession of being a barber, sacred to the Spirit of Iron(gn).

gbajumo Gentleman.

gbngangbngan Arbitrary movement, scattered.

gbangba Open place, open space.

gbni to possess.

gbnja Kola nut with two halves, generally not used for divination.

gbarada Immense.

gbrajo To gather, to form an assembly.

gb To lift.

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gbd To act in an intelligent manner.

gbegbe If herb (Lcancina richantha).

gbe li gbo The center point of the If diving tray, a symbolic reference tobeing in perfect alignment with personal destiny.

gbr Congratulations.

gbr To intend.

gbese Debt.

gbyw To marry.

gbede Wet.

gbr Incision, cut.

gbsan To have revenge.

gbese To act in volation of personal taboo.

gbigbon Shaking.

gbin Plant, reference to any type of plant.

gb To be old.

gbodogi Ieaf used for thatched roofing (Sarcophrynium Spp.).

gbogbo All, everything.

gbju Brave.

gbn To be hot.

gbrn Large.

gbo To hear, to understand.

gbodo Must.

gbogborogbo Very long.

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gbnju Coming of age, passing through the puberty rite.

Gbnk The brother of The Spirit of Lightning (Sng).

gbooro Long and thin.

gbow Shake hands.

gbr To hear.

gnls Hand to hand combat, a form of boxing.

H

h Expression of amazement.

hal To threaten.

han To scream or shout.

hn To be obvious.

he To pick up.

hen Yes, expression used by If priests to confirm that someone hasaccurately recited portions of oral scripture (Od).

h To boil.

hun To weave.

hw To behave.

hw - ar - oko To be rude.

h-uw - ik To act with malicious intent.

I

I Him, her, it.

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iba Should.

b Homage, or respect, used to express respect for Forces in Nature(rs).

bj Spoiled.

bamol Spiritual Forces that are worthy of respect.

ib pjpj Serious fever.

ibaral Self control, cool headed.

ib There

beji Twins, also refers to the Spirit of Twins.

bej or The power of the Spirit of Twins (bej).

ibeg Pray, devotion.

bta Triplet, also the Spirit of Triplets sacred to the Spirit of theAncestors (Egn).

br Fear.

ibi After birth, also refers to a condition in which a person is not in

alignment with their destiny.

Ibkej dmr Praise name for the Source of Creation (Oldmar),meaning: "Second to the Creator."

ble Person of a particular place, who is from that place.

bn Anger.

ibit Where.

b Small implement used to determine the orientation of a verse (Od)of If scripture used in divination. The orientation may determine theprospects of good fortune or bad luck.

ibode The gate at the entrance to a town.

bogibpe Person who worships many Forces in Nature (rs).

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boj Veil that covers the face, used in ritual to cover the face of amedium.

ibji Shade.

bor If ritual performed to elevate a person's consciousness.

bors The worship of Forces in Nature (rs).

ibu Breadth.

bl - run Sick bed.

bl - ik Death bed.

ibsn - k Cemetery, sacred to the Spirit of the Wind (Oya).

ibuyin Respect.

id Sword.

idabo Iyerosun marked with the symbols of If scripture (Od) on an Ifdivination tray for the purpose of making a blessing.

dl Distance, meaning a long distance from the house.

dn Magic trick.

dnw Examination.

idsi Comments.

dw Consulting divination.

ide Beads worn by elders on the left wrist to indicate that they havebeen through some form of initiation.

dn Obstacle, considered a form of bad luck in If divination.

ide Brass, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun).

ds Action in violation of taboo.

idi Waist.

dl Family lineage.

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dode Hunting.

dn Sweet flavor.

dr Standing.

If Wisdom of Nature, also refers to the traditional religion of Yorbculture.

If awo kok Bowl used to hold the palm nuts (ikin) used for Ifdivination.

If - in Telepathy.

Ifiyable Mystic vision.

faraenisye Self esteem.

farun A piece of iron looped over the fingers to protect the fingers whendrawing a bow.

Ifyelele Alignment with personal destiny.

If Olokn Praise name for the Spirit of Destiny (rnml) meaning;"Diviner of the Sea."

f Love.

f - tinwa Free - will, meaning: "Love is a choice of character."

f - buburu Hatred, meaning: "Love destroyed by negativity."

fhinti Patron.

f - inrere Good intentions.

frani Self respect, meaning: "Vision of love."

feseji Forgiveness.

fiy Alarm.

foribal Giving respect.

fryn Anointing, part of the initiation process.

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foknsin Devotion.

fowrik Natural death at old age, considered a blessing by If.

fun intestines, on occasion used as an offering to Forces in Nature(rs).

iga Court yard of an elder.

igan Piece of cloth.

igb Time.

igb Calabash, take, eggplant depending on context. Eggplant issacred to the Spirit of the Wind (Oya).

gb History.

igbademu Calabash used for making food offerings (adimu) to Forces ofNature (rs) and to the ancestors (Egn).

igbado Corn, sacred to the Divine Messenger (s) and to the Spirit ofthe Guardian of the head (Osun).

gbgb Belief, faith.

gbl Deliverance, salvation.

gbl Cemetery, sacred to the Spirit of the Wind (Oya).

gbamole Calabash of light, reference to the primal polarity of Creationat the beginning of time.

igbe Punishment.

gbe Shout.

igbs Debt.

gb Forest.

igsiaiy Way of life.

gbn Snail, sacred to the Spirit of the King of the White Cloth (Obtl).

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igbo Coward.

igb Forest.

Igbd Place of spiritual initiation, meaning either; "Sacred Grove," or

"Womb of the Forest."

Igbf Sacred Grove used for worshiping the Spirit of Destiny(rnml).

Igbd rs Sacred place used to initiate a person into the mysteries ofa particular Forces in Nature (rs).

Igbiya Courage, determination, meaning: "Sacred Grove of theMothers."

igbwllr Healing, elevation of consciousness by transferingspiritual power (ase) through the hands.

gboro Street, road.

gbse In the future.

gd If incantation, also If medicine for providing protection againstthe Spirit of Death (Iku).

igi Tree, stick, piece of wood.

igiripa Full grown.

igi - isn Match.

igi - osn Camwood tree, source of If medicine (irosn).

igi - pe Palm tree.

ig Bottle.

gk Spiritual growth or development, the consequence of being inalignment with personal destiny.

igun Vulture, sacred to the Spirit of the River (Osun).

Ignw Sitting as King (Oba), meaning sitting on the throne wearing acrown (Ade) in an official capacity.

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igunnuko Tall cylindrical mask for the Spirit of the Ancestors (Egn).

iherehere Bit by bit. (First word in If scripture ie: "Bit by bit we eatthe head of the rat."

ih Hole.

ihoho Naked, undressed.

ija Fight.

jb Trouble, difficulty.

jagun Warfare, combat.

jakdi Martial art, a form of wrestling.

jl Songs used by hunters to praise the memory of their Ancestors(Egn), who were also hunters.

jnbn Trouble.

ijanwon Scraps.

jp Turtle, an aspect of the Divine Messenger (s) whocommunicates directly with the Spirit of Lightning (Sng).

ijatijati Dead fruit of a palm tree.

ijet Day before yesterday.

iji Fear, also a reference to thunder storms, the voice of the Spirit of theWind (Oya).

j Dance.

jo - ara - eni - lj The concept of self, the conscious self

jkn Stem used as rope.

jy Chief.

jo Jealousy.

jos The other day.

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ika A knife with a straight blade, finger depending on context.

ik Cruel person.

k Verse of If scripture (Od).

k Cruelty, destructive intentions.

ikan Termite, sacred to the Spirit of Destiny (rnml).

ikn Eggplant, sacred to the Spirit of the Wind (Oya).

kan One.

krn Beads that are worn as a necklace.

ike Ivory, sacred to the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl).

ik Deformity in the spine, those who suffer this condition areprotected by the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl).

ikeyika Circumcision.

kn Sacred palm nuts used in If divination.

ikoko Pot.

ikorta Junction in the road, sacred to the Divine Messenger (s).

ik Messenger.

ikoko Corner.

illdy Divination performed at a child's naming ceremony.

kl y The visible realm of earth.

kl run The invisible realm of Spirit.

Ikoriko Hyena.

kos w'y Divination performed at a child's naming ceremony.

Ik Death, the Spirit of Death depending on context.

Ik dd Plague.

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ikun Squirrel.

ikn Stomach.

il Facial marks.

il Ochra, sacred to the Spirit of Lightning (Sng).

laiy If medicine for courage.

ilaji Middle.

ilana Holy principle.

il rn East, Spirits of the East depending on context.

il House.

il - ar Blacksmith shop.

ile ati ona House and road, a reference to all the property that a personowns.

il - ek Court house.

Il If The Spiritual capitol of traditional Yorb culture, also refers to

a Spiritual City in the Realm of the Ancestors (kl run).

ildi Meeting place for the male council of elders (Ogboni).

il Ground.

il aiy The earth, usually refers to the surface of the earth.

ild Top soil.

Ilgbn Small pox.

lek Bead.

ilm Dawn.

Il gr Praise name for the Spirit of the Earth (Onil) meaning:"House of Perfection."

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il omo House of the child, meaning the womb.

ilpa Sub soil.

pt Rope.

ils Night.

il To do, disciplined action.

ilogbon House of Wisdom, mystical home of the Spirit of Destiny(rnml).

ilyun Conception of a child.

l City.

l Drum.

male Ancestor reverence (Egngn).

mw - ara Incarnation, current state of reincarnation.

mjkuku Courage and determination.

im Knowledge.

imobubur Bad information.

ml Forces of Nature (rs) in their earliest manifestation asexpressions of light, meaning: "House of Light."

ml - irawo Star light.

ml - rn Sunlight.

ml - osupa Moonlight.

im'lrun Theology.

im - ope Palm leaves.

moran Opinion, advice.

mtoto Cleanliness, part of If discipline.

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imonamona Lightning, the physical manifestation of the Spirit ofLightning (Sng).

imor If divination performed to determine which Force in Nature(rs) guides an individual's consciousness.

mtt Cleanliness.

imunamuna Fierce, intense.

in Fire.

n To possess.

inu Belly, inside depending on context.

pd Meeting.

pk Base of the skull, the back of the neck, also refers to thespiritual power center that links the head and the heart, or mind andemotions.

ipara Ointment made from herbs.

par End, conclusion, completion.

pt Trouble maker.

pel Short facial scars indicating family lineage.

ipenpe - ju Eyelashes, eyelid, eye brow depending on context.

pete Yams cooked in palm oil, sacred to the Spirit of Iron (gn).

ipin Guardian.

pn Destiny, also refers to a spiritual substance that is projected fromthe eyes during alternate states of consciousness.

ipin ijeun Spirit that lives in the stomach.

pitan Oral tradition.

ipo Position.

pnj Distress.

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pnr Higher self, described in If scripture as a person's spiritualdouble that lives in the Realm of the Ancestors (kl run).

Iponri The Force in Nature (rs) that guides the consciousness of a

particular individual.

Ip - ok Ancestral home of the a person's spiritual shadow (ojiji), placewhere the spirit of the deceased lingers if it does not receive properelevation.

pr The Spirit of the Big Toe, in If Ancestor reverence the big toe isthe place where personal consciousness (Or) forms a link with Ancestralconsciousness (Or Egn).

r Wild animal.

irankoro Crawling.

iran Abyss, a place of despair, also refers to a religious dramadepending on context.

ran Vision, both physical and mystical, future generations dependingon context.

ran - tel Generations, descendants.

ranse - Olrun Messengers of the Source of Being (Oldmar), praisename for Forces in Nature (rs).

rw Stars.

rawo - guala Venus, the Spirit of Venus, sacred to the Spirit of theRiver (Osun).

rwal The star Sirius, the Spirit of Sirius refered to as the canoe starin If scripture.

rawol If medicine for children.

rw Oke The star Sirius, the Spirit of Sirius, refered to as the canoestar in If scripture.

ire Good fortune.

ire If herb (funtumia elastica).

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irp Cooperation, friendship, the Spirit of Cooperation.

rs Rice, sacred to the Spirit of the King of White Cloth (Obtl).

ireti Expectation.

rmj Hunter's funeral chants.

irere If medicine in a calabash.

rt Sacred verse of If scripture (Od).

iri Dew, sacred to the Spirit of Plants (Osnyn).

irin Iron, physical manifestation of the Spirit of Iron (gn).

irin j To travel by walking, to go on a journey, also refers to thejourney through life depending on context.

iro Height.

r Sound, wrapper worn by women depending on context.

iro - f Tapper used by If diviners to tap the side of the divining tray aspart of the invocation process.

rk Tree used as an Ancestor shrine (Egn and Iymi).

rhn News.

rn Thoughtful.

rsun Red camwood powder used as If medicine and as a source ofattraction for the invocation of specific Forces in Nature (rs).

r Lie, error.

iru Tail.

irukere Cow tail switch.

irun Hair.

Irnl The Spirits of all the Ancestors (Egn).

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Irnmle Forces in Nature (rs) that created the Earth.

sl Reproductive organs.

sl - ay The Universe, all the world.

sl - run The entire Invisible Realm of the Ancestors.

isansan Root.

ise Work.

sgn Ancestor reverence.

isele Disaster.

simi Rest.

isink Funeral.

isisiyi The right row in a field.

isogan Adult males.

somolruko Giving a name to a child at a naming ceremony.

sedl Tradition, custom.

spay Revelation, intuitive inspiration.

su Yam.

taj Selling at the market.

itan Finish.

tan History, legend, mythology.

tan - towodowo Traditional legend, stories about Forces in Nature

(rs).

ite Bush, sacred to the Spirit of the Tracker (ss).

t Throne.

tef If initiate.

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itbi Greatness, distinction.

ito Urine.

tj Caring for.

tm Meaning.

w Character, according to If the defining quality of spiritual growthand destiny.

w - gba Character of an elder.

w - d Nature.

wgby World view, belief system.

w - Olrun Character of high ethical standards, spiritual role model.

w - pl Good or gentle character.

iwj Forehead.

iwj - or Power center in the forehead, seat of mystic vision.

wj Mystic vision.

Iwin Ghost.

iwf Servant.

w Orun West, Spirits of the West depending on context.

w rere Good character.

wo You.

wn About.

wr Sacred verse of If scripture (Od).

iwr Gold.

iwosan Healing.

iwowo Bead.

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iwu Grey hair, sign of respect.

wu Erotic love, the realm of the Spirit of the River (Osun).

iwj Forehead.

y Punishment, suffering.

y Mother.

y - gan Senior female elder within the society of Ancestral mediums

(Egngun).

ygb Grandmother, elder mother.

ygbe Praise name for original Yoruba Ancestor (Oduduwa).

ymi Society of Women, meaning: "My Mothers."

y - egb Elder woman in any women's society.

yako Mother of an adult male.

ylj Mother of the Market, a reference to the senior priestess of theMarket women, usually an initiate into the Mysteries of the Spirit of theWind (Oya).

ylwo Female If diviner meaning: "Mother of the Mysteries."

yl Elder wife in a polygamous family.

ylors Female initiate into the mysteries of the Forces of Nature

(rs).

iyan Yams prepared in silence as a offering to the Spirit of the King ofWhite Cloth (Obtl).

iynnu Surprise.

Iyansan Praise name for the Mother of the Spirit of the Wind (Oya)meaning: "Mother of the Child of Nine."

yanu Wonder.

iyawo Junior wife, also refers to those who are recently initiated intothe Mysteries of Forces of Nature (rs).

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Iyawo ale Evening star, Spirit of the Evening Star.

iye Number, value.

iyekan Ancestors of the Father.

yr Chanting verses (Od) of If oral scripture.

iyi Glory.

y This.

iyin Praise.

iyo. Rejoice.

yonu Trouble, worry.

iyn Beads worn by chiefs.