Abena

The female first name Abena has its origins in the West African Akan languages and is approximately translated as 'the one born on a Tuesday.' The root of the name lies in the Akan language, where the word 'aba' means 'born on Tuesday.'

What does the name Abena mean?

Abena is a female first name that comes from the West African Akan languages and means approximately 'the one born on a Tuesday.' This name has its roots in the Akan language, derived from the term 'aba,' which refers to Tuesday. Abena is quite popular and widely used as a girl's name in Ghana.

Where does the name Abena come from?

Abena is a female first name meaning 'the one born on a Tuesday' and has its roots in the Akan language.

How do you pronounce Abena?

The pronunciation of Abena is three syllables and rhythmic. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-be-na' [aˈbeːna]. It begins with an open 'A' that conveys a sense of breadth. The stressed middle syllable '-be-' with a long 'e' gives the sound brightness and clarity. The final 'na' provides a gentle, harmonious conclusion. Overall, Abena sounds friendly and melodic – open at the beginning and balanced in overall impression.

Popularity

In Germany, Abena is a fairly well-known first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2011 when it placed 1,286th. Over the last ten years, Abena has been given as a first name approximately 60 times, which places it 3,277th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,897th.

Nicknames & pet names

Abe

Famous people

• Abena Appiah (Model from Ghana)
• Abena Busia (Ghanaian writer)