imọle

Yoruba

Etymology

Of unclear origin, but likely from Hausa mālàmī (“[Islamic] teacher”). A common folk etymology connects the term with the Mali Empire.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ì.mɔ̃̀.lē/

Noun

ìmọ̀le

  1. Alternative form of ìmàle (“Muslim”)
    Synonym: Mùsùlùmí

Usage notes

This term is not used by Yoruba Muslims.

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