Yoruba

edit

Alternative forms

edit

Etymology

edit

From a Songhay language, ultimately from Arabic فَقِيه (faqīh, expert in Islamic law). Compare Ewe alufa, Fula alfaa, Baatonum alufa, Nupe àlùfáà.

Pronunciation

edit

Noun

edit

àlùfáà

  1. (Islam) imam
  2. (Christianity) priest, pastor

Descendants

edit
  • Portuguese: alufá