Boba Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'boba' is derived from a Taiwanese slang term for large, chewy tapioca pearls used in bubble tea. It has gained international recognition through the popularity of bubble tea, which originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. The term has become associated with the drink itself, and occasionally used as a nickname or playful name.
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Chinese (Han Chinese) 85% -
Taiwanese (Taiwanese) 10% -
Singaporean (Chinese-Singaporean) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Boba
There are no widely known historical or celebrity figures named 'Boba'. However, Boba Fett is a famous fictional bounty hunter in the Star Wars franchise, and Boba is also a common nickname in some Chinese-speaking communities.
Boba Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).