What does Obama mean in Japan? Why is everyone talking?
Obama is a name from the Leo ethnic group of southwestern Kenya, where Barack Obama Sr. was born. This name was given by Barack Obama's great grandfather. It is based on the Leo which means "crooked, slightly bending". many Leo male names begin with O because the prefix O- means "he". Leo names were given by the baby's mother.
The Japanese meaning of the name Obama is "Little Beach". Obama is also the name of a small city in Japan. In past Obama was a capital of Wakasa Province, one of entrance of continental culture. Many Yamato Dynasty temples are situated in Obama city. The city is known as “Nara by the sea”. In the Edo period, Obama was the capital of the Obama Domain. Mackerel Road to Kyoto was starting from Obama city. Fukui Prefectural University is also situated in Obama since 1992.
For video of Obama Town in Japan ecstatic for namesake click here.
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