Ija

Etymology
Possibly from, but the tone shift from low to mid is unclear, and may suggest origin from a root. Also possibly related to. Among the Ekiti people, the deity is known as or, and is largely recognized as a brother and close hunting associated of Ogun, while other traditions regard the deity as a female counterpart and the wife of , representing the male-female dualities of energies in the form of deities. For other examples, see, and ;  with ,  and , / divination with.

The association of a female deity associated hunting is quite peculiar as hunting and war were primarily seen as strictly male professions, but also the duality of male and feminine aspects of hunting can also been seen in deities like.

Proper noun

 * 1) a primordial divinity  and orisha of war, hunting, and fighting. He is closely associated with  and is regarded as his brother along with.
 * 2) the wife of Ògún, the feminine aspect of hunting