Àyànfẹ́

/ah-yahn-FEH/

Definition

A chosen beloved or cherished person; a term of deep affection and endearment.

Meaning

Àyànfẹ́ refers to someone specially chosen and dearly loved.

Topics

affectionloverelationship

Related Terms

Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́

Core Concepts

Gentle or good character; the highest ethical standard in Yorùbá philosophy, emphasizing patience, balance, and moral integrity.

Orí

Core Concepts

Literally 'head'; the inner spiritual consciousness and personal destiny chosen by an individual before birth.

Yorùbá Version Available

Àyànfẹ́

Ẹni tí a yàn, tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́ sí gidigidi; ọ̀rọ̀ ìfẹ́ àti ìtẹ́ríba.