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Orunmila

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-roon-MEE-lah /ˌo.runˈmi.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba Orunmila, 'only heaven knows the path to salvation'; the Yoruba orisha of wisdom, knowledge, and Ifa divination; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Only heaven knows the path to salvation: Orunmila is the Yoruba god of wisdom. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-roon-MEE-lah'). We note the deity.
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Origin LowYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba Orunmila, 'only heaven knows the path to salvation'; the Yoruba orisha of wisdom, knowledge, and Ifa divination; we note the deity

History & Origin

Orunmila comes from the Yoruba Orunmila, 'only heaven knows the path to salvation'; the Yoruba orisha of wisdom and divination (we note the deity). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-roon-MEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, heaven-knows-the-path at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Orunmila is 'only heaven knows the path to salvation' in Yoruba — the orisha of wisdom, knowledge, and Ifa divination — a lyrical, storied name (we note the deity; said 'oh-roon-MEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Orunmila — Yoruba mythology; orisha

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orunmila mean?

Orunmila is Yoruba for 'only heaven knows the path to salvation'; the orisha of wisdom and Ifa divination. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Orunmila?

It's said oh-roon-MEE-lah /ˌo.runˈmi.lɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Orunmila a boy or girl name?

Orunmila is a boy's name.

How popular is Orunmila?

Orunmila is a very rare name in the U.S.

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