Kwabena

Kwabena is a male first name that has its origins in Ghana. It translates into German as 'the one born on Tuesday.'

What does the name Kwabena mean?

Kwabena is a boy's name from Ghana that carries the meaning 'the one born on Tuesday.' Its roots are found in the Ewe and Akan languages, derived from the term Bene, which means 'born on Tuesday.'

Where does the name Kwabena come from?

The etymology of Kwabena traces back to the Akan and Ewe languages and carries the meaning 'the one born on Tuesday.' The term consists of Bene, which in Ewe and Akan means 'born on Tuesday.' It belongs to the Akan, Ghanaian, and West African languages.

How do you pronounce Kwabena?

Kwabena is pronounced approximately like 'Kwabenah.'

Popularity

In Germany, Kwabena is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2007 at 1,124th. Over the last ten years, Kwabena has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,843rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,330th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kwabi / Kwabs

Famous people

• J. H. Kwabena Nketia (composer from Denmark)
• Kwabena Adusei (footballer from Ghana)
• Kwabena Agouda (Ghanaian football player)
• Kwabena Asamoa-Frimpong (Ghanaian footballer)
• Kwabena Boafo (Ghanaian football player)
• Maxwell Kwabena (rapper (187-Street Gang))