Names of Parts of the Human Body in Ebira Language
The Ebira people, an ethnic group predominantly found in Kogi State, Nigeria, have a rich cultural heritage expressed through their language. One fascinating aspect of this heritage is the naming of human body parts in the Ebira language. Below is a detailed list of these names, highlighting the unique linguistic elements of the Ebira culture.
Head and Facial Features
- Irésú – Head
- Echúkú’résú – Skull
- Eyí – Hair
- Epiresu – Brain
- Omumu – Fontanelle
- Ipátè – Top-head
- Eyirésú – Face
- Ibe – Forehead
- Ipavú – Backhead
- Okurá – Temple
- Atúrú – Jaw
- Egógó – Eyebrow
- Ipàpàmeyi – Eyelash
- Eyi – Eye
- Igor’eyi – Iris
- Ochaahi/Ebaahi – Nasal bone
- Uhoho-aahi – Nostril
- Aahi – Nose
Ears, Mouth, and Teeth
- Útó – Ear
- Ap’útó – Earlobe
- Ohi/uruku-útó – Eardrum
- Abami – Cheek
- Ekabami – Cheekbone
- Irenu – Mouth
- Onupeba – Upper lip
- Onupété – Lower lip
- Iraré – Tongue
- Anyí – Teeth
- Ehomi – Canine
- Anyuha – Molar
- Ìhiè – Gum
- Ógá – Uvula
Neck, Chest, and Torso
- Irèwà – Chin
- Éyìnirèwà – Beards
- Ót’órókó – Nape
- Órókó/Óbé – Neck
- Óchórókó – Neckbone
- Ohuenyi – Oesophagus
- Ójóbé – Throat
- Ohohoro/Oshevagó – Adam’s apple
- Ízà – Shoulder
- Oku’zà – Collarbone
- Uvó – Hand
Arms, Fingers, and Palm
- Och’uvó – Arm
- Ok’uvó – Elbow
- Eg’uvó – Wrist
- Uvótà – Palm
- Igege – Finger
- Igege-oweyi – Pinkie
- Atura-oweyi – Ring finger
- Inakakana – Middle finger
- Ore-épé – Index finger
- Igege-obanyi – Thumb
- És’úvó – Fist
- Épùn’úvó – Knuckle
- Apar’igege – Fingernail
Torso and Internal Organs
- Arivava – Armpit
- Iráhá – Scapula
- Ojirema – Back
- Upengwu – Skin
- Uye – Flesh
- Ózì – Muscle
- Iká – Hunch
- Èchùkú – Bone
- Akaha – Side
- Iráchí – Chest
- Okeke – Sternum
- Ireva – Breast
- Okoni-ireva – Nipple
- Akamava – Torso/Trunk
Legs and Feet
- Usi – Thigh
- Iruvo – Buttock
- Abobo’ruvo – Loin
- Órì – Anus
- Idunku – Knee
- Ikoro – Shin
- Áhù – Leg
- Iré-áhù – Calf
- Ipétáhù – Foot
- Égé-áhù – Achilles/Ankle joint
- Etáhù – Ankle
- Otutu-áhú – Instep
- Ibezi-àhù – Heel
- Igege-àhù – Toes
- Ininé-áhú – Arch
- Anàhá igege-áhú – Toe space
- Egééré-áhú/Ékárá-áhú – Sole
Significance
The Ebira language provides a unique way to understand the human body, showcasing the community’s linguistic richness. This terminology is essential for preserving cultural identity and enhancing the understanding of human anatomy within the context of the Ebira people.
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