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Oba

ንጉስ اطاعت

king

Male Yoruba / West African Textile Tradition / Arabic / Central African Rainforest / Akan / African Potte / Oromo 2 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Oba
Origin
Yoruba / West African Textile Tradition / Arabic / Central African Rainforest / Akan / African Potte / Oromo
Gender
Male
Meaning
king
Detailed Meaning
Oba is a Yoruba title and name meaning king or ruler, carrying the full weight of leadership and dignity in West African tradition. It is not a name given lightly, as it implies someone destined to lead and protect their community. Despite its brevity, it commands immediate respect.
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Translations

amharic
ንጉስ
arabic
اطاعت

Syllable Breakdown

1. o (prefix) 2. ba (suffix)
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Oba Name Meaning and Style

Oba is a male name of Yoruba / West African Textile Tradition / Arabic / Central African Rainforest / Akan / African Potte / Oromo origin, meaning king.

It appears in the Afrobeat, Artisan, Atmospheric name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Yoruba / West African Textile Tradition / Arabic / Central African Rainforest / Akan / African Potte / Oromo names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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