| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Akan people |
| Meaning | born on a Tuesday |
| Region of origin |  AshantiEmpire of Ashanti |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Kobina |
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.[1][2] Kwabena has the appellation Ogyam or Ebo meaning friendliness.[1][2][3] Thus, males named Kwabena are supposed to be friendly.[1][4]
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