Get to know your Akan Name
This is a simple web application that calculates the day of the week a specific user was born and assigns them an Akan Name based on their gender and the specific day of the week they were born.
The Akan Names are derived from the culture of Akan people of Ghana. The naming of children is usually based on the day of the week they are born in regards to the Akan Names. Many cultures of different people in Africa usually have a factor that helps them name thier children and this may include: Days of the week they are born, Months of the year, birth places and weather seasons.
| Day | Male Name | Female Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Kwasi | Akosua |
| Monday | Kwadwo | Adwoa |
| Tuesday | Kwabena | Abenaa |
| Wednesday | Kwaku | Akua |
| Thursday | Yaw | Yaa |
| Friday | Kofi | Afua |
| Saturday | Kwame | Ama |
Find your Akan name based on your birthday and gender.