Obi

Heart

GenderBoyOriginIgbo/NigerianSay itOH-beePopularityUncommon
Pronounced OH-bee

About the name Obi

Obi is a short, tender name meaning heart itself, often used alone or as part of longer names. Its simplicity carries deep emotional weight.

He wears his heart openly, full of warmth and sincerity.

Fun fact

Obi is also famously the title character's name in Chinua Achebe's novel No Longer at Ease.

Nicknames for Obi

Obi

Variations

Famous people named Obi

  • Obi Ezeh (former NFL linebacker)

Sibling name ideas

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