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Yoruba names: sacred declarations of destiny, prayer, and inheritance.
Oruko
Ìwé Orúkọ Yorùbá - The Nubala Book of Yorùbá Names - Expanded Edition
$40.75
- Paperback
220 pages
- Release Date
13 September 2026
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Summary
In Yoruba tradition, a name is not simply a label. It is a declaration, a prayer, a prophecy, and an inheritance. The Oruko - the name given to a child - shapes their Ori, announces their destiny, and connects them to the generations before them. A name chosen carelessly can diminish. A name chosen wisely can open roads.
Oruko: A Guide to Yoruba Sacred Names is the most comprehensive English-language guide to Yoruba naming tradition - covering the deep meanings of hundreds of traditio…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798182773683 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Babalawo Olodu Ifadahunsi Alladahanou |
| Publisher: | Nubala Publishing |
| Imprint: | Nubala Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 220 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 13 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 299g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 152mm x 229mm |
| Series: | Nubala Ifá Library |
A-Format111 × 178 mm
B-Format130 × 198 mm
152 × 229 mm
C-Format153 × 234 mm
A4210 × 297 mm
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