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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Father's heart (from obi 'heart' + nna 'father')
- Origin
- Igbo
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- oh-BIN-ah
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
oh-BIN-ahIPA /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.
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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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