Garba (given name)
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.
Notable individuals with the name
- Garba Duba, Nigerian Governor of Bauchi State
- Garba Gashuwa, Nigerian Hausa poet
- Garba Lame, Nigerian wrestler
- Garba Lawal, Nigerian footballer
- Garba Lompo, Nigerien Minister of Justice in Niger
- Garba Mohammed, Nigerian Governor of Sokoto State
- Garba Ali Mohammed, Nigerian Governor of Niger State
- Garba Nadama, Nigerian Governor of Sokoto State
- Garba Shehu, Nigerian journalist and politician
- Garba Yakubu Lado, Nigerian businessman and politician