Obi Name Meaning & Origin
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Obi is a common Igbo given name and surname in Nigeria, meaning 'heart' or 'center'. It is also used in Ghana among the Akan people, and in Kenya among the Kikuyu.
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Nigerian (Igbo) 60% -
Ghanaian (Akan) 30% -
Kenyan (Kikuyu) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Obi
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Obi in the US (SSA Data):
Obi Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.