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Garba (given name)

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Garba
GenderMale
Language(s)Hausa
Origin
Word/nameNigeria
Meaningsouthernmost prophet Muhammad's companion
Region of originNorthern, Nigeria

Garba is a Nigerian male given name and surname predominantly used among Muslims, particularly within the Hausa community. Garba or Garuba is from Arabic word "al-garb" meaning southernmost prophet Muhammad's companion, Abubakar was buried on the southernmost side of the prophet.

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