Obasi is a Nigerian surname. It is a male name and of Igbo origin. It is an appellation "Obasi bi n'igwe" which means "The Almighty God who resides in the heavens".[1] An Igbo pronunciation of the name of the supreme deity, Abbassi, of the Efik-Ibibio group adopted by the Igbos.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Igbo |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | The Almighty God who resides in the heavens |
| Region of origin | South East, Nigeria |
Notable individuals with the name
edit- C. J. Obasi, Nigerian film director, screenwriter and editor
- Chinedu Obasi (born 1986), Nigerian footballer
- Onua Obasi (born 1988), British footballer
- Patty Obasi (1951–2012), Nigerian gospel recording artist
- Victoria Adaobi Obasi (born 1952), Nigerian professor
- Onyebuchi Obasi (born 2005), Nigerian professional footballer
- Godwin Obasi (1933–2007), Nigerian meteorologist
- Obasi Igwe (born 1948), Nigerian professor of political science
This page lists people with the surname Obasi.
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References
edit- ^ "Igbo Names". www.myigboname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-15.