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Obama

Meaning

Of African origin, meaning "bent" or "crooked".

Traits and personality

In Pythagorean numerology, F, O and X are initials of the number 6: it's read as protective and idealistic, at ease looking after those around it. These are traditional readings, not a rule: everyone ends up becoming who they choose to be, whatever name they carry.

Initial
O
Syllables
3

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