{{Short description|none}} {{Infobox name|name=Obi|language=Igbo|meaning=Heart, mind, chest, desire; or, the seat of the homestead|region=Southeast Nigeria}}
'''Obi''' {{IPAc-en|audio=LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Celetex-Obi.wav}} is a very common given name and surname of Igbo origin. Igbo being a tonal language, Obi can, depending on its pronunciation, either mean “heart”, “chest”, “desire”, “mind” (Óbì); or describe the central part of the homestead (Òbí) where guests were traditionally received.
==People with this given name== * Obi Ikechukwu Charles (born 1985), Nigerian footballer * Obi Egbuna (1938–2014), Nigerian-born novelist, playwright and political activist in the UK * Obi Ezeh (1988–2024), American football player * Obi Melifonwu (born 1994), American football player * Obi Emmanuel Moneke (born 1983), Nigerian footballer
==People with this surname== *Anthony Obi (1952–2022), Nigerian army officer and politician *Chike Obi (1921–2008), Nigerian politician and mathematician *Jide Obi (born 1962), Nigerian musician *Joel Obi (born 1991), footballer *Paul Obi, Nigerian military officer and politician *Peter Obi (born 1961), Nigerian politician *Zacheus Chukwukaelo Obi (1896–1993), Nigerian leader
==People with this nickname== * Obi Toppin (born 1998; first name Obadiah), American basketball player
{{given name|type=both}} Category: Igbo-language surnames