Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ifa

Noun
/ˈiːfə/
Definition
Ifa is a system of divination and a religion of the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Examples
  • Ifa divination is often performed during significant life events.
  • The Ifa oracle is consulted for advice on personal and communal issues.
  • Practitioners of Ifa believe in the power of the divination system to connect with ancestral spirits.
Meaning
In Yoruba culture, Ifa is a critical spiritual system that utilizes a set of sacred texts and a divination process to provide guidance and insight.
Synonyms
  • Yoruba divination
  • Oracular system
  • Spiritual guidance