Obina

Obina Meaning & Origin

About Obina
The surname Obina is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. The name Obina is a combination of two Igbo words, "obi" meaning "heart" and "na" meaning "to be." Therefore, the surname Obina can be interpreted to mean "one with a good heart" or "one who has a kind and generous nature." It is a name that reflects positive qualities and is often given to individuals who are believed to possess a compassionate and caring nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obina: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Obina 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 Obina is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 B IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/obina*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obina in Braille

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

The name Obina in braille

How to sign the name Obina using Sign Language

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

The name Obina in sign language

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