Igbo

Obinna

Pronounced oh-BEE-nahShare

Meaning: Heart of the father

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Obinna combines Igbo óbì, “heart” or “mind,” with ńnà, “father.” Its family-centered meaning is “heart of the father.”

Nicknames

  • Obi

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Works everywhere
  • Soft

Origins

Obinna comes from Igbo.

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