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 (1948), Nigerian military governor. Usman Garuba (born 2002), Nigerian Spanish professional basketball player. Harry Garuba (1958 – 2020), Nigerian-born writer of poetry and a professor.
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