Aché
/ɑːˈʃeɪ/noun
A spiritual force, authority, blessing, or capacity to make things happen in Yoruba-derived religious traditions.
Did you know?Aché is an English spelling variant of Yoruba àṣẹ, a ritual concept invoked at the end of prayers and blessings in traditions such as Santería and Candomblé.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Yoruba
Yoruba
àṣẹ
“Authority, command, or the power to bring something into being”
18th–19th Century
Yoruba diaspora
ashé
“Sacred power or life-force carried through speech, ritual, and blessing”
19th Century
Spanish Caribbean
aché
“A spelling adapted in Afro-Caribbean religious usage”
20th Century
English
ashe
“Spiritual power, blessing, or positive force”
Modern English
English
aché
“A transliteration used for sacred power and the effectiveness of ritual intention”