Obosa
Yoruba · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Obosa
Obosa is a name of Yoruba origin meaning "born outside" or "child born away from home," derived from the Yoruba words "obo" (outside) and "sa" (to give birth).
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Etymology
Obosa is a name of Yoruba origin meaning "born outside" or "child born away from home," derived from the Yoruba words "obo" (outside) and "sa" (to give birth). The name is primarily used among Yoruba people of Nigeria and the Yoruba diaspora, reflecting cultural naming practices tied to circumstances of birth.
Obosa currently ranks #4,790 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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