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]
| Language(s) | Igala |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Igala |
| Meaning | "a child born with extra finger" |
| Region of origin | North Central, Nigeria |
Notable people with the name
edit- Idakwo Ameh Oboni II (1948–2020) Ata of Igala
References
edit- ^ "Igala footprints in Enugu - Daily Trust". dailytrust. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Oboni - Girl's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Ayegba S. Abdullahi (2019). "Some Igala native names and their meanings by S. A. Ayegba". ResearchGate. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.16584.37129.
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