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 (born 1942), Nigerian Governor of Bauchi State
Garba Gashuwa (born 1957), Nigerian Hausa poet
Garba Lame (born 1968), Nigerian wrestler
Garba Lawal (born 1974), Nigerian footballer
Garba Lompo, Nigerien Minister of Justice in Niger
Garba Mohammed (1944–2021), Nigerian Governor of Sokoto State
Garba Ali Mohammed (born 1949), Nigerian Governor of Niger State
Garba Nadama (1938–2020), Nigerian Governor of Sokoto State
Garba Shehu (born 1959), Nigerian journalist and politician
Garba Yakubu Lado (born 1961), Nigerian businessman and politician