Ebele
eh-BEH-leh
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Obi
Boy · African · Short name
- Meaning
- Heart, of the heart, of the father's love
- Pronunciation
- OH-bee
- Origin
- African
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Nigeria (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Igbo meaning heart; also a title for a chief.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Igbo
Commonly used in: Nigeria, United States, West Africa
Alternate spellings
ObiIgbo
Same spelling.
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Behind the Name, Igbo Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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