Ọdọfin

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Yoruba

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Etymology

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Possibly from ọ̀dọ̀ (public, official, in the presence of the government) +‎ ọ̀fin (palace), literally The physical presence of the palace, compare with Ọlọ́fin. Probably cognate with Edo ọdafẹn (husband)

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Ọ̀dọ̀fin

  1. A senior traditional chieftaincy title in Yorubaland, titleholders are members of the Ìwàrẹ̀fà or Ògbóni chieftaincy councils in their respective towns.