noun
Ori
noun
1
In Yoruba spiritual belief, a person's inner spirit or destiny — the part of them believed to guide their fate and personality.
"In Yoruba tradition, one's ori is said to be chosen before birth and shapes the course of their life."
How to Use Ori
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Yoruba concept for the inner spirit or fate that guides a person's life, similar to the idea of a personal destiny.
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Think of it as a mix of "soul," "fate," and "guardian spirit" specific to Yoruba belief systems.
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Oris plural
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Etymology
From the Yoruba word orí, literally meaning "head," extended to mean a person's inner spiritual essence or destiny.