Etymology

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Today it means: An African surname from Luo. Full definition →

Luo Mobam
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Obama · proper noun1

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  3. English todayObama

A corruption of the Luo by-name Mobam (“born with a crooked back”), itself from Luo obam (“to lean or bend”).

Obama · proper noun2

Transliteration of Japanese 小浜.

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