Find out how popular the first name Oheneba has been for the last 8 years (from 2017 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Oheneba by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Oheneba is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Oheneba.

The history of the first name Oheneba

Oheneba is a given name of Akan origin, derived from the Twi language spoken primarily in Ghana. The name can be traced back to the 13th century and the rise of the Ashanti Empire in present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast.

In the Twi language, Oheneba translates roughly to "child of royalty" or "prince". It is a combination of the words "ohene" meaning "king" or "chief", and "ba" meaning "child". The name was traditionally given to sons born into the ruling class or royal families of the Ashanti people.

Oheneba appears in several historical records and oral traditions from the Ashanti kingdom. It is referenced in the Ananse folktales, a collection of stories and fables that have been passed down for generations among the Akan people. The name is also found in the genealogical records of various Ashanti royal lineages.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oheneba dates back to the 16th century, during the reign of Oheneba Aniagyei II, who was the 16th king of the Ashanti Empire from 1572 to 1583. Another notable historical figure was Oheneba Mensah Sarbah (1884-1986), a Ghanaian lawyer, writer, and Pan-Africanist who played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

Other historical figures with the name Oheneba include:

1. Oheneba Kokroko (c. 1700-1760), a prominent Akan military leader and chief during the 18th century.
2. Oheneba Akyeampong (1824-1896), a Ghanaian diplomat and linguist who served as an interpreter for the British colonial administration.
3. Oheneba Frimpong (1872-1942), a Ghanaian educator and pioneer of formal education in the Ashanti region.
4. Oheneba Akwasi Amoako (1900-1980), a Ghanaian traditional ruler and chief of the Amoako clan during the 20th century.
5. Oheneba Adusei Poku (1920-1998), a Ghanaian politician and member of the Convention People's Party, who served as a member of parliament.

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