Name of the Day [10 May 2026]

Kwadzo

Kwadzo 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.


Gender: Males

Nyasha

Nyasha is a Shona name that means merciful or kindhearted.


Gender: Males

Thilivhali

Means "one who does not forget" in Tshivenda.


Gender: Males

Kofi

Kofi 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

Xolisa

Xolisa is a Xhosa name that means bring peace.


Gender: Males

Akasi

Akasi 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.


Gender: Females

Abla

Abla is an Ewe name for girls born on Tuesday. Variant Tuesday female names among the Ewes include Ablayo, Ablavi, Ablewor,


Gender: Females

Shumise

Xhosa name meaning 10 shillings, derived from Shumi meaning 10, turned into a name.


Gender: Females

Njoki

Njoki is a Kikuyu girl's name that means the one who resurrected.


Gender: Females

Uviwe

Uviwe is a Xhosa name that means “it (my prayer) has been heard”.


Gender: M & F

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



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