Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/-ye

Etymology
Most Yoruba languages use this form or a form similar to this with the addition of a vowel prefix, see descendants below. The form usually maintains a mid-tone, but many forms also have a high-tone and low-tone form,, , and may derive roots referring to laying eggs or giving birth.

See other roots for mother including 🇨🇬 or 🇨🇬. For cognates outside of Yoruboid, see 🇨🇬,

The form found in Yoruba does not seem to be related to this term, and only resembles 🇨🇬

Noun
or
 * 1) mother; old woman

Descendants

 * Northwest, Northeast
 * Ekiti Yoruba: ,
 * Ondo Yoruba:
 * Ikale Yoruba:
 * Ekiti Yoruba: ,
 * Ondo Yoruba:
 * Ikale Yoruba: