Obiageli
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language | Igbo |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | One who has come to reap wealth |
| Region of origin | Southeast Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Variant form | Obiageri |
| Short form | Oby |
| Related names | Obianuju |
Obiageli // ⓘ or Obiageri is a traditional female given name of Igbo origin. It is a condensed form of the expression Ọbịa-ga-eli-àkụ̀, meaning "one who has come to reap wealth".[1] It is thus given to girls who are born in a time of prosperity. It is often shortened to Oby. In Southern Igbo dialects, ga-eli is rendered as ga-eri (to eat).
Notable people with the name include:
- Oby Edoga-Solaja (born 1962), Nigerian badminton player and administrator
- Oby Ezekwesili (born 1963), Chartered accountant and politician
- Oby Kechere, Actress and film director
- Oby Onyioha, Singer and songwriter
References
[edit]- ^ "Igbo Names". www.myigboname.com. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
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