Garuba
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Hausa |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | southernmost side of the prophet |
| Region of origin | Northern, Nigeria |
Garuba is a Nigerian male given name and surname predominantly used among Muslims, particularly within the Hausa community. Garuba or Garba is from Arabic word "al-garb" meaning southernmost prophet Muhammad's companion, Abubakar was buried on the southernmost side of the prophet.[1] This name Garuba/Garba is always attached to anyone with the name Abu bakr or Abubakar.
Notable individuals with the name
[edit]- Chris Abutu Garuba (1948), Nigerian military governor.
- Usman Garuba (born 2002), Nigerian Spanish professional basketball player.
- Harry Garuba (1958 – 2020), Nigerian-born writer of poetry and a professor.
References
[edit]- ^ "Name Search - Behind the Name". www.behindthename.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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