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Wish to know what Oluyamo means?

This is a family name that have been in existence for more than a century in Okeluse, a small town in Ondo State. You will be amazed and exhilarated to have an idea of my family name.

Oluyamo was coined from three noble and inestimable Yoruba root words, Olu+ Iya +Imo =Oluyamo. The three words are dignified and cannot be over emphasized.

Looking at the well arranged words that make up my family name; 'Olu' as the first and the prefix, 'Iya' and 'Imo' that's, knowledge, are inevitable for the existence of man. These three inescapable and inevitable themes are combined together in my family name and I will like to dig deep into it for us to learn and have more exposure despite they are commonly used.

Olu is like a Morpheme added to Yoruba names, most especially a name related to deity, lords or God. The three letter words 'Olu' is a diminutive of 'Oluwa' in the Yoruba language. It is often a male given name from the African settings. It is also being used as a royal or noble title in certain parts of Nigeria, for instance, Benin.

Iya in the literal meaning is a female parent who gives birth to a baby. They are referred to as gold according to the Yoruba concept because they are agreed to be an inestimable value. Even in a patriarchal society that is dominated by the male figure in all spheres of life, mothers still get an undying respect and admiration though might not be profound.

Yoruba believed that motherhood holds both physical and spiritual meaning. It is a nature seen as one with a divine strength of producing life. Yoruba clearly assert in their saying that 'orisa bi iya kosi', that is, no deity like mother. This has placed mothers on equal rank with deity.

In addition, there is another saying of the Yoruba's that 'Obinrin lo laye', meaning, 'the world is owned by women' implies that the world revolves because of the power it draws from women. It is believed that women possess a supernatural power that makes them to have a foreknowledge of what is happening around their offspring. This sense of knowledge has made mothers a secondary deity on earth.

Mother's responsibilities never end, their sacrificial love and selfless care for their children are immense. This act displayed over the years reflect the importance of mothers in Yoruba Society. The importance and roles of mothers in the society can not be over emphasized. They play a multitasking role which distinguished them to be a superhuman. They are the home builders, the mother, the wife, a daughter, e.t.c. depending on the way she is perceived and the position she takes at that moment.

And lastly, 'Imo', that is, knowledge is the later part of this name. You will agree with me that 'Oluyamo' encapsulate every important spheres of man's life. None of these segments can be treated with contempt.

Even Socrates, the renowned philosopher asked 'why knowledge is more valuable...' From the beginning, knowledge had become inevitable for man to survive in the strange world, because it's better not to exist than to live foolishly, such existence will be full of misery.

According to the wise sayings 'only an intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.' This is because the price for knowledge is high, not all can bear it. But none will escape the outcome of lack of knowledge. There is no excuse for lack of knowledge.

'Knowledge', is what the Yorubas called 'imo', it is a necessity for all, both old and young, poor or rich, male or female. The study of knowledge in Yoruba concept looks into four perspectives;

I. What is knowledge?

II. How is knowledge acquired?

III. What do people know?

IV. How do we know what we know?

These are critical questions that require to be answered by many who acclaimed to have knowledge today?

It is assumed that knowledge is far from a mere man because knowledge is a treasure. It's not gotten on the surface, neither is it achieved by many who wants to be associated with it. Despite that many are regarded as a knowledgeable in the world we are, they still lack the true knowledge?

Going by the question posed above, what is this knowledge? What is generally regarded as knowledge might not be the true knowledge, because you will agree with me that there is knowledge of good and evil! Do we not regard a dubious person knowledgeable because he is able to perpetuate evil using a particular knowledge called smartness? They will be commended by people of the same category who are seemly recognised as knowledgeable persons.

Do we just acquire knowledge via going to an institution, obtaining a degree, carrying about an honorary titles without prove of knowledge? You won't be amazed, it has been attested to severally that there are people who gives themselves to learning, but has never come to the true knowledge. This should propel every individuals who regards himself or herself as knowledgeable to ask, 'what did I know?, How do we know what we know?'

The only true knowledge is 'Oluyamo' in my dialect! To make you understand better, let me make it syllabic, 'Olu, Iya, Imo.' You still don't understand? To claim that you are knowledgeable, it most be attested divinely, this becomes outstanding in nature, treasured like a mother like no other, this is what is called knowledge!

'Oluyamo' simply means a 'Divine Dignified Knowledge!'

I believe you have learnt and enjoyed the piece that elucidates extensively the meaning of a dialectic unique name from Okeluse in Ondo State.

Feel free to comment, commend, criticize and ask questions.

Yours Truly,

+Isaac IwabiOlorun Oluyamo, Jp.

The Diocesan Bishop of Ijesa-North

Anglican Diocese.

Isaacoluyamo@yahoo.co.u.k

08035669939

- ijesanorthdiocese

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Wish to know what Oluyamo means?

This is a family name that have been in existence for more than a century in Okeluse, a small town in Ondo State. You will be amazed and exhilarated to have an idea of my family name.

Oluyamo was coined from three noble and inestimable Yoruba root words, Olu+ Iya +Imo =Oluyamo. The three words are dignified and cannot be over emphasized.

Looking at the well arranged words that make up my family name; 'Olu' as the first and the prefix, 'Iya' and 'Imo' that's, knowledge, are inevitable for the existence of man. These three inescapable and inevitable themes are combined together in my family name and I will like to dig deep into it for us to learn and have more exposure despite they are commonly used.

Olu is like a Morpheme added to Yoruba names, most especially a name related to deity, lords or God. The three letter words 'Olu' is a diminutive of 'Oluwa' in the Yoruba language. It is often a male given name from the African settings. It is also being used as a royal or noble title in certain parts of Nigeria, for instance, Benin.

Iya in the literal meaning is a female parent who gives birth to a baby. They are referred to as gold according to the Yoruba concept because they are agreed to be an inestimable value. Even in a patriarchal society that is dominated by the male figure in all spheres of life, mothers still get an undying respect and admiration though might not be profound.

Yoruba believed that motherhood holds both physical and spiritual meaning. It is a nature seen as one with a divine strength of producing life. Yoruba clearly assert in their saying that 'orisa bi iya kosi', that is, no deity like mother. This has placed mothers on equal rank with deity.

In addition, there is another saying of the Yoruba's that 'Obinrin lo laye', meaning, 'the world is owned by women' implies that the world revolves because of the power it draws from women. It is believed that women possess a supernatural power that makes them to have a foreknowledge of what is happening around their offspring. This sense of knowledge has made mothers a secondary deity on earth.

Mother's responsibilities never end, their sacrificial love and selfless care for their children are immense. This act displayed over the years reflect the importance of mothers in Yoruba Society. The importance and roles of mothers in the society can not be over emphasized. They play a multitasking role which distinguished them to be a superhuman. They are the home builders, the mother, the wife, a daughter, e.t.c. depending on the way she is perceived and the position she takes at that moment.

And lastly, 'Imo', that is, knowledge is the later part of this name. You will agree with me that 'Oluyamo' encapsulate every important spheres of man's life. None of these segments can be treated with contempt.

Even Socrates, the renowned philosopher asked 'why knowledge is more valuable...' From the beginning, knowledge had become inevitable for man to survive in the strange world, because it's better not to exist than to live foolishly, such existence will be full of misery.

According to the wise sayings 'only an intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.' This is because the price for knowledge is high, not all can bear it. But none will escape the outcome of lack of knowledge. There is no excuse for lack of knowledge.

'Knowledge', is what the Yorubas called 'imo', it is a necessity for all, both old and young, poor or rich, male or female. The study of knowledge in Yoruba concept looks into four perspectives;

I. What is knowledge?

II. How is knowledge acquired?

III. What do people know?

IV. How do we know what we know?

These are critical questions that require to be answered by many who acclaimed to have knowledge today?

It is assumed that knowledge is far from a mere man because knowledge is a treasure. It's not gotten on the surface, neither is it achieved by many who wants to be associated with it. Despite that many are regarded as a knowledgeable in the world we are, they still lack the true knowledge?

Going by the question posed above, what is this knowledge? What is generally regarded as knowledge might not be the true knowledge, because you will agree with me that there is knowledge of good and evil! Do we not regard a dubious person knowledgeable because he is able to perpetuate evil using a particular knowledge called smartness? They will be commended by people of the same category who are seemly recognised as knowledgeable persons.

Do we just acquire knowledge via going to an institution, obtaining a degree, carrying about an honorary titles without prove of knowledge? You won't be amazed, it has been attested to severally that there are people who gives themselves to learning, but has never come to the true knowledge. This should propel every individuals who regards himself or herself as knowledgeable to ask, 'what did I know?, How do we know what we know?'

The only true knowledge is 'Oluyamo' in my dialect! To make you understand better, let me make it syllabic, 'Olu, Iya, Imo.' You still don't understand? To claim that you are knowledgeable, it most be attested divinely, this becomes outstanding in nature, treasured like a mother like no other, this is what is called knowledge!

'Oluyamo' simply means a 'Divine Dignified Knowledge!'

I believe you have learnt and enjoyed the piece that elucidates extensively the meaning of a dialectic unique name from Okeluse in Ondo State.

Feel free to comment, commend, criticize and ask questions.

Yours Truly,

+Isaac IwabiOlorun Oluyamo, Jp.

The Diocesan Bishop of Ijesa-North

Anglican Diocese.

- ijesanorthdiocese