What is what does obi wan mean?

Obi Wan is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, portrayed by Alec Guinness in the original trilogy and by Ewan McGregor in the prequel trilogy. The name Obi Wan has no specific meaning in English but was created by George Lucas to sound exotic and memorable. In-universe, it is explained as a name given to Jedi Knights, with "obi" meaning sash or belt in Japanese and "wan" meaning ten thousand in Chinese, symbolizing the vast amount of knowledge and experience the Jedi possess. Additionally, Obi Wan's full name - Obi -Wan Kenobi - is a nod to the classic Japanese film The Seven Samurai, which features a samurai named Kanbei with a similar name.