Oboni is a traditional name specifically given to a child born with polydactyly (six fingers instead of five fingers). It is predominant among the Igala people of North Central Nigeria.[1][2][3]

Oboni
Language(s)Igala
Origin
Word/nameIgala
Meaning"a child born with extra finger"
Region of originNorth Central, Nigeria

Notable people with the name & surname

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References

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  1. ^ "Igala footprints in Enugu - Daily Trust". dailytrust. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  2. ^ "Oboni - Girl's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  3. ^ Ayegba S. Abdullahi (2019). "Some Igala native names and their meanings by S. A. Ayegba". ResearchGate. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.16584.37129.