Ghanan Names that Start With A
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
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- Amma
Origin:
Tamil, AkanMeaning:
"mother, or born on a Saturday"Description:
An anagram of Mama, in tune with its Tamil meaning.
- Atu
Origin:
GhananMeaning:
"born on Saturday"Description:
Typical African day-of-the-week name.
- Akosua
Origin:
Twi, Ewe, GhanaianMeaning:
"born on Sunday"Description:
Akosua means "born on a Sunday," which relates the name to the sun and thus to fire.
- Abeeku
Origin:
GhananMeaning:
"born on Wednesday"Description:
Classic African day name, with rhythm and energy.
- Akuba
Origin:
TwiMeaning:
"Born on a Wednesday"Description:
The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday).
- Abenaa
Origin:
TwiMeaning:
"Born on a Tuesday"Description:
The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday).
- Adwoa
Origin:
Akan, GhanaianMeaning:
"born on Monday"Description:
Adwoa is a given name used for women born on Monday in Western Africa, particularly Ghana and some parts of Togo and Ivory Coast. The male equivalent is Kwadwo.
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