Description
Yorubas believe that people live out the meanings of their names. As such, Yoruba people put considerable effort into naming a baby. Their philosophy of naming is conveyed in a common adage, ile ni a n wo, ki a to so omo l'oruko ("one pays attention to the family before naming a child"): one must consider the tradition and history of a child's relatives when choosing a name.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
224 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1982
Publisher
Collins
ISBN-10
0002166372
ISBN-13
9780002166379