ọla

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Itsekiri

Etymology 1

From ọ- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ là (“to be rich”), cognate with Yoruba ọlà, Igala ùrà

Pronunciation

Noun

ọlà

  1. wealth

Etymology 2

From ọ- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ lá (“to dream”), cognate with Yoruba àlá, Ifè àlá

Pronunciation

Noun

ọlá

  1. dream

Etymology 3

Compare with Yoruba ọ̀la (“tomorrow”), Ifè ɔ̀la (“tomorrow”), Igala ọ́na (“tomorrow”)

Pronunciation

Noun

ọla

  1. yesterday
    Antonym: ejúmá (“tomorrow”)

Yoruba

Etymology 1

Not related to ọlà (Etymology 2)

Pronunciation

Noun

ọlá

  1. honor, prestige, wealth
Usage notes
  • One of the most common nouns used in Yoruba names.

Etymology 2

From ọ- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ là (“to be rich”), cognate with Igala ùrà

Pronunciation

Noun

ọlà

  1. wealth, riches
    Synonym: ọrọ̀

Etymology 3

Cognate with Igala ọ́na

Pronunciation

Noun

ọ̀la

  1. tomorrow
    Antonym: àná (“yesterday”)
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