Kobina
Meaning of Kobina
Kobina is a male name with origins in the Akan language. It is pronounced as koh-BEE-nah (/koˈbi.na/). This unique name has a few variations, one of them being Kobena. While not extremely popular in the United States, it has gained some recognition in recent years. In 2016, there were 6 occurrences of the name Kobina, ranking at number 10,734 for baby boys. Similarly, in 2013, there were 7 occurrences and it ranked at number 9,649. The name Kobina carries a sense of cultural richness and individuality that may appeal to parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Akan
- Pronunced as koh-BEE-nah (/koˈbi.na/)
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Notable People Named Kobina
| Kobina Tahir Hammond is a Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for the Adansi-Asokwa constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, representing the New Patriotic Party. |
| Kobina Gyan, also known as Edinahene, was a king of Elmina who faced exile by British colonial authorities for his political stance. |
| Kobina Hagan (1923-1977) was a Ghanaian politician and teacher, known for his role as the Principal Secretary for the Central Organisation of Sports (COS) and as a member of parliament for the Denkyira constituency. |
| Sir Kobina Arku Korsah was the first Chief Justice of Ghana in 1956. |
| Kobina Annan is a retired Ghanaian diplomat, economist, and business consultant who served as Ghana's Ambassador to Morocco and is the brother of Kofi Annan. |
| Kobina Sekyi, also known as William Esuman-Gwira Sekyi, was a prominent nationalist lawyer, politician, and writer in the Gold Coast. |
| Kobina Bucknor (1925–1975) was a Ghanaian animal scientist and painter. |
| Kobina Okyere is a Ghanaian politician who served as a member of the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana, representing the Assin South constituency as a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). |
| Kobina Amua-Sekyi was a Ghanaian politician who served as a member of the first parliament of the second Republic of Ghana. |
| Kobina Amissah is a Ghanaian football manager known for coaching teams like Elmina Sharks, Sekondi Hasaacas, and Berekum Chelsea, and currently coaches Bibiani Gold Stars. |
| Kobina Nyarko, born in Takoradi, Ghana in 1972, is a prominent young contemporary artist known for his large-scale paintings that prominently feature tiny fish, exploring the symbolism of fish in his work. |
