Obasi Explained

Obasi
Gender:	Male
Language:	Igbo
Origin:	Nigerian
Meaning:	The Almighty God who resides in the heavens
Region:	South East, Nigeria

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".^[1] An Igbo pronunciation of the name of the supreme deity, Abbassi, of the Efik-Ibibio group adopted by the Igbos.

Notable individuals with the name

• C. J. Obasi, Nigerian film director, screenwriter and editor
• Chinedu Obasi (born 1986), Nigerian footballer
• Onua Obasi (born 1988), British footballer
• Patty Obasi (1951–2012), Nigerian gospel recording artist
• Victoria Adaobi Obasi (born 1952), Nigerian professor
• Onyebuchi Obasi (born 2005), Nigerian professional footballer
• Godwin Obasi (1933–2007), Nigerian meteorologist
• Obasi Igwe (born 1948), Nigerian professor of political science

Notes and References

1. Web site: Igbo Names . 2024-10-15 . www.myigboname.com . en.