Name of the Day [03 Feb 2026]

Akua

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


Gender: Females

Afua

Afua 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.


Gender: Females

Nomfundo

Is a Xhosa/Zulu name that means "Education".
It is given to girls. A boy's equivalent would be Mfundo


Gender: Females

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.


Gender: Females

KWOKWO

Kwokwo is a SHI name that means “Thanks “ in Mashi language


Gender: Males

Andoya

Andoya is a Shona name that means the one who eats. It’s usually given to a baby who eats a lot.


Gender: Males

Mbulelo

Mbulelo is a Xhosa name that means gratitude.


Gender: Males

Fifi

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


Gender: Males

Kobby

Kobby 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.


Gender: Males

Mikateko

Mikateko is a Tsonga name that means Blessings.


Gender: Females

Mzwakhe

Mzwakhe is a Nguni name that means “his home/house”


Gender: Males



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