Obinna is an

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name, or sometimes surname. The name's origin is from the

, located in south eastern

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, and is usually male. Though people from other cultures may bear the name. The direct English translation is, "father's heart". The name also means "Father's throne" depending on the context. This further explains why it's usually a name for the first sons of Igbo families. Notable people with the name include:

Given name

*Obinna Anyanwu, (born 1983) Nigerian singer-songwriter, known as Waconzy *

Obinna Chidoka Rt. Hon. Obinna Chidoka (born January 7, 1974) is an indigene of Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. He is a sociology graduate of the University of Lagos and a former member of the House of Representatives, ...

(born 1974), Nigerian politician
Obinna Agbodike
Nigerian-born Engineer, Author, and Researcher *

Obinna Ekezie Obinna Ralph Ekezie (born August 22, 1975) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and other leagues. His name, Obinna, means "Father's heart". He is a direct descendant of the 19th century Igbo warrior and busi ...

(born 1975), Nigerian basketball player *

Obinna Eregbu Obinna Eregbu (born 9 November 1969 in Owerri, Imo State) is a retired Nigerian athlete who competed in the long jump. His name, Obinna, means "''Father´s heart''". He is best known for his gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. His perso ...

(born 1969), Nigerian athlete * Obinna Eze (born 1998), Nigerian American football player *

Obinna Metu Joseph Obinna Metu (born 12 July 1988, Ogidi) is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. His personal best time is 10.11 seconds, achieved in June 2012 in Calabar. He finished eighth at the 2006 World Junior Championships. At ...

(born 1988), Nigerian athlete * Obinna Nwachukwu (born 1992), Nigerian footballer * Obinna Nwaneri (born 1982), Nigerian footballer *Obinna Nwosu (born 1971), Nigerian basketball player, better known as

Julius Nwosu Obinna Julius Nwosu (born May 1, 1971), is a Nigerian former professional basketball player. He played briefly for the American National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs during the 1994–95 NBA season. He also had a career in the Leban ...

Obinna Oleka Obinna Oleka (born November 4, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for Piratas de La Guaira of the Venezuelan Basketball League. He played college basketball at Arizona State. Early life Oleka grew up in Washington, D.C., with his ...

(born 1993), American basketball player *Obinna Chibueze (born 1995), American musician, better known as

Shaboozey Collins Obinna Chibueze (born May 9, 1995), known professionally as Shaboozey, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Shaboozey's music combines hip-hop, country, and Americana. His stage name originated from the mispron ...

Surname

Mikel John Obi Mikel John Obi (born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna; 22 April 1987), also known as John Obi Mikel, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Mikel began his career with local club Plateau United, before ...

(born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna in 1987), Nigerian footballer playing for

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* Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu (born 1982), Nigerian footballer playing for

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* Victor Nsofor Obinna (born 1987), Nigerian footballer playing for

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* Ezebuiro Obinna (1947–1999), Nigerian singer

Faith Obinna Faith is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept. In the context of religion, faith is "belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion". According to the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, faith has multiple definitions, includi ...

(born in 2007), Nigerian powerlifter (competes for Italy)

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