Name Meaning & Origin
"Obasi is a Nigerian surname"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
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". An Igbo pronunciation of the name of the supreme deity, Abbassi, of the Efik-Ibibio group adopted by the Igbos.
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". An Igbo pronunciation of the name of the supreme deity, Abbassi, of the Efik-Ibibio group adopted by the Igbos.
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Obasi" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Obasi is a Nigerian surname".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Obasi in the US. Peaked in 1996 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Obasi is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 3.
Obasi is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Obasi. The name peaked in 1996 with 5 recorded uses.
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