Akosua

Akosua is a Ghanaian female name, meaning “born on Sunday”. The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Kobina

Kobina 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.


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.


Gcobani

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


Adenike

Adenike is a Yoruba name that means the crown is to be cared for.


Araba

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


Dzunani

From the Xitsonga dzuna meaning "praise".


Kobla

Kobla 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.


Kujoe

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


Jongikhaya

Jongikhaya is a Xhosa name that means watch over the home.



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