man Boys’ names

Komlan: the Tuesday name

Komlan (or Komla) is the traditional name of the boy born on a Tuesday in Fon, Ewe and Akan culture. Energetic, a leader — here is its story.

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Meaning

Origin of the name

KomlanBoy born on a Tuesday
OriginAkan/Ewe/Fon
VariantsKomla, Kobi, Kobby (Ghana)
Female counterpartAbla
MeaningThe fighter, fire
Komlan
Tuesday’s boy, the day of fire and combat
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Area

Variants across Africa

Benin (Fon)Komlan
Togo (Ewe)Komla / Komlan
Ghana (Akan)Kobi / Kobby
DiasporaKomlan is still widespread

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Character

Fon tradition

A Komlan is traditionally seen as:

EnergeticFull of fire
LeaderTakes the initiative
BraveLoves a challenge
CombativeDoesn’t run from conflict
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Tip

In Benin, telling a Komlan “A jɔ̀ tawùn !” (you are really strong) touches him deeply — it is the essence of his name: strength and combat.

Tuesday’s fire

Komlan = energy, leadership, combat. A short, powerful name for a boy who will make his mark on the world.

Nɛ a nɔ nyi ?
“What’s your name?” — lesson 3, chapter 1
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