Name of the Day [26 May 2026]

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.


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

Amukelo

Amukelo is a Tsonga name that means acceptance.


Gender: M & F

Jongikhaya

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


Gender: Males

Tintswalo

Tintswalo is a Tsonga name that means mercy.


Gender: Females

Awesi

Awesi 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

Sizwe

A Nguni name that stand for Nation. It is usually given to boys.


Gender: Males

Ariko

Ariko is a Shona name that means there is God, or He has mercy.


Gender: Males

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.


Gender: Females

Adetokunbo

Adetokunbo is a Yoruba name that means the crown returns from over the sea.


Gender: M & F

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.


Gender: Males



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