Oluwa

Yoruba

Alternative forms

Etymology
  • According to R.C. Abraham, from olú (“lord”) +‎ wa (“our”), literally “Our lord”
  • From olúwa (“lord, husband”), ultimately from olú (“lord, prominent one”) +‎ ìwà (“behavior, good character”), literally “The Lord of good behavior”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ō.lú.wā/

Proper noun

Olúwa

  1. (Christianity, Islam) the Lord, God

Descendants
  • → Haitian Creole: lwa
    • → English: loa
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