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Origin: Ghanaian

Meaning: Born on Tuesday

Kobina is a name for boys that belongs to the Akan people of Ghana. As a variant of Kwabená, Kobina means “born on a Tuesday,” it follows a unique Ghanaian custom where children are named after the day they were born. All around the world, Tuesdays count for something special. In Judaism, it’s sometimes seen as a lucky day to begin and undertaking or journey. In southern Louisiana, it’s when all the glitter and glamorous Mardi Gras costumes come out. Make baby’s Tuesday arrival feel just as celebratory with super-sweet Kobina.