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Obioma

oh-bee-OH-mah

/ɒbiːˈoʊmɑː/

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obioma

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Igbo (Nigeria)
Meaning
Kind heart; gentle heart
Gender
unisex

Pronunciation tips

'Obi' = heart/home + 'oma' = good/beautiful/gentle; a name expressing warmth and kindness; also the title of the award-winning novel by Chinua Achebe is not this but 'Obioma' is a common name; reflects the Igbo value of communal kindness

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