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Ohene
Pronounced oh-HEH-nay /oʊˈhɛ.neɪ/Medium
Meaning: From Akan (Ghana) ohene, 'king; chief' — the word for a traditional ruler. Used as a given name and a surname in Ghana and the diaspora.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ohene is the Akan word for 'king; chief,' used across Ghana as both a given name and a family name. Akan naming often draws on titles, days of birth and proverbs, and Ohene sits in the first of those groups — a name that states dignity plainly. It travels with the Ghanaian diaspora (said 'oh-HEH-nay').
In the U.S. it is very rare for boys and reads as a heritage pick. Rare, Ghanaian, and dignified.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ohene mean?
Ohene is the Akan word for 'king; chief,' used as a name in Ghana.
How do you pronounce Ohene?
It's said oh-HEH-nay /oʊˈhɛ.neɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ohene a boy or girl name?
Ohene is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Ohene?
Ohene is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.