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Abeni

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Pronounced ah-BEH-nee /ɑˈbɛ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba, 'we asked for her, and behold, we got her' — a name of prayer answeredLow

In 30 seconds: We asked for her, and we got her: Abeni is Yoruba. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-BEH-nee').

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Origin LowYoruba, Nigerian

MeaningFrom the Yoruba, 'we asked for her, and behold, we got her' — a name of prayer answered

U.S. rank (2024)#9526 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 403

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abeni comes from the Yoruba, 'we asked for her, and behold, we got her' — a name of prayer answered. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-BEH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian Yoruba families. Rare, we-asked-for-her at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Abeni is a Yoruba name meaning 'we asked for her, and behold, we got her' — a name of prayer answered, lyrical and heartfelt (said 'ah-BEH-nee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Abeni — Yoruba etymology

Variations

AbenniAbeny

Nicknames

Abi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abeni mean?

Abeni is Yoruba for 'we asked for her, and behold, we got her' — a name of prayer answered.

How do you pronounce Abeni?

It's said ah-BEH-nee /ɑˈbɛ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abeni a boy or girl name?

Abeni is a girl's name.

How popular is Abeni?

Abeni is a very rare name in the U.S.