Odhiambo
Meaningborn in the evening · Luo
Odhiambo is an African boy name meaning “born in the evening”, with Luo roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funOdhiambo starts and ends with the same letter, O. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Odhiambo would score 16 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Odhiambo
Odhiambo is a boy name of African origin meaning “born in the evening”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Odhiambo at school.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Odhiambo
What does the name Odhiambo mean?
Odhiambo means “born in the evening” and comes from Luo. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Samir (“evening companion”), Samar (“evening conversation”), Vesper (“evening”) and Samer (“companion in evening talk”).
What is the origin of the name Odhiambo?
Odhiambo is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Luo. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Odhiambo a boy or girl name?
Odhiambo is a boy name.
What names are similar to Odhiambo?
If you like Odhiambo, you might also like Samir, Samar, Vesper and Samer.
What should I know before naming my baby Odhiambo?
Odhiambo is an African boy name meaning “born in the evening”, with Luo roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.