Where does “igboya” come from?
igboya (Yoruba) comes from Proto-Bantu ì- — Class 5 noun prefix.
igboya (Yoruba): courage, bravery
Definitions
- courage, bravery
Ancestry of “igboya”, step by step
igboya traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Bantu ì-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | ì- | Class 5 noun prefix |
via Yoruba gbó
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoruba | gbó | — |
via Yoruba àyà
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoruba | àyà | wife |