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    Oba

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Oba

    Oba

    Girl
    african
    2 syllables

    Oba is an african girl's name meaning "An African name belonging to an ancient river goddess within Yoruba mythology.".

    Parents who choose Oba pick a girl name from the african tradition, meaning "An African name belonging to an ancient river goddess within Yoruba mythology.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    african
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    An African name belonging to an ancient river goddess within Yoruba mythology.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Oba

    Very rare in US records

    What does Oba mean?

    Oba is a girl name of african origin meaning "An African name belonging to an ancient river goddess within Yoruba mythology.".

    Is Oba a rare name?

    Yes. Oba does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Oba

    AmareJabariKwameKatoSekouKofi

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