Eba

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EE-bah'EE-bah'2 syllables
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦Arabic
Generous

MEANING

Gift

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'hiba' meaning gift or present.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Arabic-speaking regions as a name symbolizing a blessing or gift.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the name has been used in various forms in Arabic culture, often signifying something precious.

🌐Nigerian Pidgin
Melodic

MEANING

A staple food made from cassava

ORIGIN

West African

ETYMOLOGY

Originates from the Igbo language, referring to a traditional dish.

CULTURAL NOTES

Eba is a common dish in Nigeria, often served with soup or stew.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Eba has been a part of West African cuisine for centuries, often associated with community and family gatherings.

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FAQs About Eba

The name Eba means "Gift" in Arabic, "A staple food made from cassava" in Nigerian Pidgin.
Eba has Middle Eastern and West African origins. Derived from the Arabic word 'hiba' meaning gift or present.
Eba is pronounced EE-bah (EE-bah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Eba include Ebi, Eb.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Eba include Amara, Kofi, Zara.
The most common spelling is Eba. Alternative spellings include Ebah, Eeba.