A person’s name is what gives him identity in the world. This happens in all cultures, including Yoruba, where the name reveals sacred, personal and historical information. For the initiates, especially for the Babalawo, having a religious name is of great importance. In the case of babies, I do not have a person who has identified for the world. Isso occurs in all cultures, including Yoruba, where or where it does not reveal sacred, heavy and historical information. For the initiated, especially for the Babalawo, a religious term of great importance. No case of babies, after the celebration of the Ikosedaye (Yoruba baptism), the name will be consulted to If\u00e1, who will then be given to the person in a ceremony called Isomoloruko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The name of an initiate is attributed according to the characteristics of the Od\u00f9 If\u00e1 of the person, or also by his Orisha and the qualities of the person. However, some Babalawo do not have a religious name and, in those cases, they can go to any priest to conclude this ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, If\u00e1 priests will use names preceded by If\u00e1, Amo or Od\u00f9, such as If\u00e1b\u00edy\u00ec\u00ed (\u201cIf\u00e1 saw him be born\u201d), Aw\u00f3sanm\u00ed Em geral, Ifa priests will use names preceded by If\u00e1, Awo ou Od\u00f9, as If\u00e1b\u00edy\u00ec\u00ed (\u201c If\u00e1 or viu nascer \u201d), Aw\u00f3sanm\u00ed (\u201c I am blessed by If\u00e1 \u201d), Od\u00f9gb\u00e8m\u00ed (\u201c Od\u00f9 (If\u00e1) blessed me \u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the same way, the worshipers of each Orishas have a name that identifies them: \u00c8s\u00f9se\u00e9k\u00e9, \u00d2g\u00fand\u00edy\u00e0, Or\u00edyom\u00ed, Ef\u00fanb\u00f9nmi, S\u00e0ng\u00f3d\u00e9, Om\u00eds\u00e1ny\u00e1. The names also reflect the conditions of birth, as in the case of twins, who will be called T\u00e1iw\u00f2 e K\u00e9h\u00ecnd\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Awo Ifabiyii Akoda recently performed the first Ikosedaye and Isomoloruko ceremonies in Spain<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
In Yoruba culture, the Isomoloruko day for a newborn is determined by the sex of the baby. Thus, in the case of a girl, the ceremony will be held seven days after birth (this included), while for boys, it will be nine days. During this period, babies will have temporary names: \u00c1b\u00edy\u00e8 (“He was born to live”) and \u00cck\u00f3k\u00f3 (“The most recent son”).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Nigeria, before the naming ceremony, the Ikosedaye is performed. This is a spiritual and private ceremony that occurs on the third day of birth and where the closest family participates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently, our if\u00e1 priest, If\u00e1b\u00edy\u00ec\u00ed Akoda, had the privilege of performing the first Yoruba baptism celebrated in Spain. In this ceremony, the If\u00e1 priest sings verses about the baby’s destiny in life, giving him a taste of different ingredients that represent each of the fortunes. In addition to consulting If\u00e1 the baby’s Od\u00f9, the name will also be consulted. In this way, parents will have a guide to protect and guide the child on the path of happiness, health, success and future prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to know more about the Ikosedaye and the Isomoloruko, download the If\u00e1 Tradicional Pro application, where you will find a wide list of If\u00e1 names and their meaning.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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