55 Akan Baby Names With Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kofi	Boy	Born on a Friday
Kwesi	Boy	Born on Sunday
Abena	Girl	Born on Tuesday
Afia	Girl	A child who is born on Friday
Ama	Girl	Child born on Saturday; Heaven; Beloved; Vigorous; Sky; God of fertility and rain; Wet nurse; Grandmother; Dark one
Kwaku	Boy	One who is born on a Wednesday
Nhyira	Unisex	Blessing
Kojo	Boy	Born on Monday
Yao	Unisex	Born on Thursday; Jade; Mother of pearl; Friday
Yaw	Boy	Born on Thursday

Yaa	Girl	One who is born on Thursday
Anansi	Unisex	Spider
Osei	Unisex	Noble; Royalty; Honorable
Akua	Girl	A child who is born on a Wednesday
Adwoa	Girl	One born on a Monday
Efua	Girl	Born on Friday
Essien	Boy	Sixth born child; Favorite one; Beloved
Akosua	Girl	Born on Sunday
Afua	Girl	Born on Friday
Fayola	Girl	Woman who walks with honor; One who walks with dignity

Aba	Girl	Born on Thursday
Adjoa	Girl	Born on Monday
Mama	Girl	One who is born on Saturday; True; Reality; Mother
Afi	Girl	A child who is born on Friday
Atta	Girl	Twin; Forefather; Child; Gift; You
Abraha	Girl	A girl who is born on Tuesday
Adwin	Unisex	Creative
Aku	Boy	A girl born on Wednesday in Ewe; To increase
Anan	Girl	Cloud; Fourth-born child
Baako	Boy	The first-born child in the family

Berko	Boy	First born son
Efia	Girl	Born on Friday; To use words of good omen
Ekua	Girl	Born on Wednesday
Mensa	Boy	Table; Third one in the family; Third conceived baby boy
Nipa	Girl	Master; Shelter; Watch; Human being
Pra	Boy	One who is like a river
Thema	Girl	Queen
Abam	Boy	The second child after the twins
Aboagye	Boy	One who is powerful and complete
Acheampong	Boy	One that gave birth to the king

Adekorafo	Boy	Treasurer
Adwenpa	Boy	One who gives good ideas
Agyenim	Boy	The great one from God
Bediako	Boy	One who is in war
Botwe	Boy	The 8th born.
Danquah	Boy	Everlasting
Danso	Boy	One who is reliable
Effia	Girl	A girl born on Friday
Manorgbe	Boy	I shall live
Morowa	Girl	Queen

Nkrumah	Boy	The 9th born child
Kaku	Unisex	Status; Rank; Born on Wednesday; Draw; Summer sky
Yaba	Unisex	A girl born on Thursday
Anansa	Unisex	Spider; Wise
Enu	Unisex	Fifth-born child; Favor; Home ruler

Infographic: Popular Akan Baby Names With Meanings

Akan Baby Names With Meanings are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Akan Baby Names With Meanings(infographic)

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