Ala
Igbo for "earth, land": the name of the earth goddess at the centre of traditional Igbo religion.
Meaning and origin
Ala is the earth goddess of Igbo traditional religion, generally regarded as the most senior of the alusi, the community's guardian spirits.
How to pronounce Ala
| Igbo (Nigeria) | AH-lah /àlà/ |
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