Balarabe is a Nigerian masculine given name and surname predominantly used among Muslims, particularly within the Hausa community. The name means "born on Wednesday" in Hausa, derived from Laraba "Wednesday", which itself comes from Arabic al-ʾarbiʿāʾ (الأربعاء), meaning "Wednesday." The Arabic term is derived from ʾarbaʿa (أربعة), meaning "four," as Wednesday is the fourth day of the week in Arabic tradition.Notable BearersKande Balarabe, Nigerian politicianSadik Balarabe (born 1992), Nigerian international footballerAbubakar Balarabe (born 1968), Nigerian international footballerHadiza Sabuwa Balarabe (born 1966), Nigerian politicianAbdulkadir Balarabe Musa (1936–2020), Nigerian politicianAbdullahi Balarabe Salame (born 1955), Nigerian Senior AdvocateMohammed Balarabe Haladu (1944–1998), Nigerian army officerIbrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, Nigerian politicianRelated FactsMeaning: born on WednesdayOrigin: Hausa, via ArabicType: given name and surnameUsage Regions: Nigeria, Hausa community