Oluwa

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Yoruba

Alternative forms

Etymology

According to R.C. Abraham, from olú (lord) +‎ wa (our), literally Our lord or from olúwa (lord, husband).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Olúwa

  1. (Christianity, Islam) the Lord, God

Descendants

  • Haitian Creole: lwa
    • English: loa