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babalao
Babaaláwo or Babalawo in West Africa (Babalao in Caribbean and South American Spanish and Babalaô in Brazilian Portuguese) literally means "father of secrets" or "father of the mysteries" in the Yoruba language. It is a spiritual title that denotes a high priest of the Ifá oracle. Ifá is a divination system that represents the teachings of the Òrìṣà Ọrunmila, the Òrìṣà of Wisdom, who in turn serves as the oracular representative of Olodumare.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of babalao in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of babalao in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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