Obi

Obi Meaning & Origin

About Obi
The name "Obi" is of Nigerian origin and is commonly used among the Igbo people. It is a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. The meaning of the name "Obi" is "heart" or "one who is at peace." It is often associated with qualities such as kindness, compassion, and inner peace.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Obi are male.

Obi Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.71% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/obi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obi in Braille

Here's how to represent Obi in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Obi in braille

How to Spell the Name Obi in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Obi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Obi in sign language

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