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Adzoa is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Monday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.

by Kwasi, 01 May 2025

Country: South Africa

Odwa

Is a Xhosa name, usually given to a boy who is born amongst other boys. It is derived from Amadoda-odwa which means "Men only". The female version would be Zodwa.

by Mr Trends, 13 August 2020

Country: Ghana

Afia

Afia is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Friday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.

by Kwasi, 01 May 2025

Country: South Africa

Nyiko

Nyiko is a Tsonga name that means gift.

by Matimba, 10 June 2024

Country: Ghana

Yawo

Yawo is an Ewe name for females born on Thursday. Variant Thursday female names include Yawa, Awo, Awotor

This naming pattern is found among the Ewe people in all West African countries that have their presence including Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire etc

Ewes name their children Yawo, Yawo, Awo or Awotor, not Akans.

by Dadavi, 13 October 2025

Country: South Africa

Thamsanqa

Thamsanqa is a Xhosa name that means luck.

by MXhosa, 11 June 2024

Country: Ghana

Kwabena

Kwabena is a Ghanaian male name, meaning "born on Tuesday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.

by Kwasi, 30 April 2025

Country: South Africa

Gcobani

Is a Xhosa name given to boys that means be joyful.

by Zim, 21 June 2024

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