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Adaobi

ah-dah-OH-bee

/ɑːdɑːˈoʊbiː/

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adaobi

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Igbo (Nigeria)
Meaning
Daughter of the heart; beloved daughter
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Name of acclaimed Nigerian author Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

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