Okba
Okba may refer to several things. Most commonly, it is a given name of Arabic origin. It is particularly associated with Uqba ibn Nafi, a prominent Muslim commander and governor of North Africa in the 7th century CE, who founded the city of Kairouan. The name itself is derived from the Arabic word 'aqaba', meaning a mountain pass or steep ascent. As a given name, it is often bestowed with the hope of achieving greatness or overcoming challenges.
In some contexts, "okba" might also be a transliteration of the Arabic word 'oqبة' (pronounced similarly), which