List of Oromo subgroups and clans

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The Oromo people of East Africa are divided into two major branches: the Borana Oromo and Barento Oromo. These two major groups are in turn subdivided into an assortment of clan families. From West to East and North to South, these subgroups are listed in the sections below.

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Borana Oromo subgroups

The Borana include:

Barentu Oromo subgroups

The Barentu include:





Afran Qallo which refers to the 4 decedents of Qallo, who are: Oborra, Daga, Babile and Ala. [2]

Additional subdivisions

There are additional subdivisions:

References

  1. ↑ Nicolas, Andrea (2007). "Founded in Memory of the 'Good Old Times': The Clan Assembly of Hiddii, in Eastern Shewa, Ethiopia". Journal of Eastern African Studies. 1 (3): 484–497. doi:10.1080/17531050701625490. S2CID   144019070.
  2. ↑ Introduction of oromo, n.d.
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