Obara

Obara Meaning & Origin

About Obara
The surname Obara is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "o" meaning "big" or "great" and "bara" meaning "field" or "plain." Therefore, Obara can be understood to mean "big field" or "great plain." Another interpretation suggests that Obara may also refer to a place name, indicating someone who comes from the Obara region. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family or individual.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Obara is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Obara: 611
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36585
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Obara based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Obara is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 B AA1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈbɑrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obara in Braille

Here's how to represent Obara in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Obara in braille

How to sign the name Obara using Sign Language

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

The name Obara in sign language

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