"Ibeji" meaning in Yoruba

See Ibeji in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ì.bē.d͡ʒì/ Forms: Ìbejì [canonical]
Etymology: From ìbejì (“twins”). Head templates: {{head|yo|proper noun|head=Ìbejì|head2=}} Ìbejì, {{yo-pos|proper noun|Ìbejì}} Ìbejì, {{yo-prop|Ìbejì}} Ìbejì
  1. Ibeji, the orisha of duality and twins; and the protector of twins. The orisha, represented by a pair of twins but sharing one soul, are closely associated with Ṣàngó, who himself was the father of twins in his earthly lifetime. Categories (topical): Yoruba religion
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