Garuba
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. This name Garuba/Garba is always attached to anyone with the name Abu bakr or Abubakar.
Notable individuals with the name
- Chris Abutu Garuba, Nigerian military governor.
- Usman Garuba, Nigerian Spanish professional basketball player.
- Harry Garuba, Nigerian-born writer of poetry and a professor.