Kwame
KWAH-meh
Boy · African
Meaning: Born on Saturday, of the Saturday-born
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Abena
Girl · African · Medium name
- Meaning
- Born on Tuesday, of the Tuesday-born
- Pronunciation
- ah-BEH-nah
- Origin
- African
- Popularity
- Common in Ghana (2023)
From Akan, given to girls born on Tuesday.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalNature-inspired
Languages in use: Akan
Commonly used in: Ghana, Ivory Coast, United States
Alternate spellings
AbaAkan
Short form.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Akan Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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