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What does maferefun mean in yoruba?

"Maferefun" in Yoruba means "May it be well with..." or "Blessings upon...". It's a common phrase used in Yoruba culture to express good wishes and blessings.

It's often used to invoke blessings upon:

* People: Maferefun Iya mi (May it be well with my mother), Maferefun Baba mi (May it be well with my father)

* Deities: Maferefun Obatala (May it be well with Obatala), Maferefun Ogun (May it be well with Ogun)

* Concepts: Maferefun Adura (May it be well with prayers), Maferefun Iwa Pele (May it be well with good character)

It's a powerful expression of good intentions and can be used in a variety of contexts.

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