"Ekiti" meaning in English

See Ekiti in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Yoruba Èkìtì. Etymology templates: {{der|en|yo|Èkìtì}} Yoruba Èkìtì Head templates: {{en-prop}} Ekiti
  1. A state of Nigeria in the South West geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Ado Ekiti. Categories (place): Places in Nigeria, States of Nigeria
    Sense id: en-Ekiti-en-name-yXd7RCp4 Categories (other): Ekiti State, Nigeria, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 72 28 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 58 10 12 10 3 6 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 16 10 16 2 5
  2. A historical country in Yorubaland in West Africa.
    Sense id: en-Ekiti-en-name-oN01fg5H Categories (other): Former countries and country-like entities
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