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Abena

The Akan day name automatically given to a girl born on a Tuesday.

Meaning and origin

Abena belongs to the Akan kradin system, under which every child receives a name that marks the weekday of their birth, alongside whatever other name their family chooses for them.

How to pronounce Abena

Akan (Ghana)ah-BEH-nah /aˈbena/

About this entry

Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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