Obinna

At a Glance: Name: Obinna – Meaning: father's heart (from obi 'heart' + nna 'father') – Origin: Igbo – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: oh-BIN-ah

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Obinna is a boy's name of Igbo origin, pronounced oh-BIN-ah. It's built from two parts: obi, meaning 'heart,' and nna, meaning 'father' — together, 'father's heart.' You may come across the claim that it means 'God's heart,' but that's not accurate: the name doesn't contain a 'God' element, just heart and father.

Meaning & Origin of Obinna

Meaning: Father's heart (from obi 'heart' + nna 'father').

Origin: Igbo.

A common claim: God's heart Actually: Not accurate — the components are 'heart' (obi) and 'father' (nna); there's no 'God' element in the name.

How to Pronounce Obinna

Phonetic: oh-BIN-ah   IPA: /oʊˈbɪnə/

Popularity of Obinna

In U.S. Social Security data from 1977 to 2024, Obinna's high point was 1984, when it ranked #2785 with 17 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #8757, with just 9 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1977–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Obinna mean?

Father’s heart (from obi ‘heart’ + nna ‘father’).

How do you pronounce Obinna?

Obinna is pronounced oh-BIN-ah (IPA: /oʊˈbɪnə/).

Is Obinna a popular name right now?

Obinna peaked at #2785 in 1984 and is ranked #8757 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2024.)

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