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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Eastern African, Luo
Pronounced Pron. o-BAH-mə(English)
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Meaning & History

From a rare Luo given name meaning "crooked, bent". It was possibly originally given to a baby who had an arm or leg that looked slightly bent immediately after birth or who was born in the breech position.

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Entry updated April 5, 2022

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