Kwabena

Kwabena is an Akan masculine given name among the Akan people (i.e. Ashanti, Akuapem, Akyem, Fante) in Ghana that means "born on a Tuesday" in Akan language, following their day naming system. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Kwabena has the appellation Ogyam or Ebo meaning friendliness. Thus, males named Kwabena are supposed to be friendly.

Kwabena
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameAkan people
Meaningborn on a Tuesday
Region of origin Ashanti
Empire of Ashanti
Other names
Related namesKobina
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