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Kwamena

Boy name · African

Meaningborn on Saturday · Fante

Kwamena is an African boy name meaning “born on Saturday”, with Fante roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kwamena would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kwamena

Kwamena is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Saturday”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kwamena at school.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Kwamena

What does the name Kwamena mean?

Kwamena means “born on Saturday” and comes from Fante. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kwame (“born on saturday”), Ato (“born on Saturday”) and Kwami (“born on Saturday”).

What is the origin of the name Kwamena?

Kwamena is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Fante. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).

Is Kwamena a boy or girl name?

Kwamena is a boy name.

What names are similar to Kwamena?

If you like Kwamena, you might also like Kwame, Ato and Kwami.

What should I know before naming my baby Kwamena?

Kwamena is an African boy name meaning “born on Saturday”, with Fante roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.