Abena: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahb-ehn-ah
Origin: Ghana
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Africa
Meaning: Of Akan origin (Ghana), meaning "born on Tuesday."

Abena is a Ghanaian name that means "born on a Tuesday." It has a rich cultural significance in Ghanaian tradition, where names are often given based on the day of the week the child was born. The use of the name Abena has remained relatively consistent over time, reflecting its deep cultural roots. Abena is important because it connects individuals to their heritage and cultural identity.

Abena Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Abena is currently #14374 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Abena is currently #8180 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Abena is currently #7289 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Abena is currently #4162 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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