Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Akan names originate from Ghana and are often based on the day of the week a child is born, such as Kwame (Saturday-born) or Akua (Wednesday-born). These names also reflect virtues, roles, or familial connections, making them deeply significant within Akan culture. They serve as a celebration of heritage and identity, preserving traditions passed down for generations.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abena | Abena means "born on Tuesday" in Akan, a Ghanaian language. | Akan, Ethiopian | Girl | |
| Adwoyaa | Adwoyaa: Akan name meaning "born on a Monday," female name. | Akan | Girl | |
| Agyemang | Agyemang means "one who is helpful" in Akan, Ghanaian origin. | Akan, Ghanaian | Either | |
| Akosuah | Akosuah: Akan name meaning "born on Sunday," female, culturally significant. | Akan | Girl | |
| Akoua | Akoua: Akan name meaning "born on Wednesday," culturally significant and unique. | Akan | Girl | |
| Akuaa | Akuaa: Akan name meaning "born on Wednesday," symbolizing cultural heritage. | Akan | Girl | |
| Asante | Asante means "thank you" in Akan; originates from Ghana's culture. | Akan, Ghanaian | Either | |
| Faday | Faday: African name meaning destined for greatness, unisex, culturally significant. | Akan | Unisex | |
| Gyamfi | Gyamfi: Akan name meaning "great warrior," symbolizing strength and bravery. | Akan | Unisex | |
| Janeattah | Janeattah: Unique Akan name meaning "God is gracious to twins." | Akan | Girl | |
| Kafu | Kafu: an Akan name meaning "brave" or "fearless" for boys. | African, Akan, Ghanaian | Boy | |
| Kesse | Kesse: Unisex name meaning "great one," rooted in Akan culture. | Akan | Unisex | |
| Kinta | Kinta, an Akan name, means "to praise" and signifies uniqueness. | African, Akan, Ghanaian | Girl | |
| Kwaasi | Kwaasi: Akan name meaning "born on Sunday," primarily for males. | Akan | Boy | |
| Kwako | Kwako: Akan name meaning "born on Wednesday," symbolizing cultural heritage. | African, Akan, Ghanaian | Boy | |
| Kwakou | Kwakou: unisex Ghanaian name meaning "born on Wednesday" in Akan. | Akan | Unisex | |
| Kwaku | Kwaku: Ghanaian name for boys born on Wednesday, reflecting heritage. | Akan | Boy | |
| Kwam | Kwam means "born on Saturday" in Akan culture, reflecting heritage. | Akan | Unisex | |
| Kwame | Kwame means "born on Saturday," originating from the Akan language. | Akan, Ghanaian | Boy | |
| Kwebena | Kwebena: Akan name meaning "born on Tuesday," rich cultural significance. | Akan | Boy | |
| Kweku-Ananse | Kweku-Ananse: Akan name symbolizing wisdom, creativity, and storytelling heritage. | Akan | Boy | |
| Kweku-Ankomah | Kweku-Ankomah: Akan name meaning bravery, leadership, born on Wednesday. | Akan | Boy | |
| Mabri | Mabri: Unique unisex name of African origin meaning "happy" or "strong mother." | Akan | Unisex | |
| Mamafa | Mamafa: Unisex name meaning "mother who reveals," rooted in Ghana. | Akan | Unisex | |
| Mamafah | Mamafah means "motherly love" in Akan, reflecting cultural significance. | Akan | Unisex | |
| Munie | Munie: Akan name meaning "I have been saved," unisex, meaningful. | African, Akan, Ghanaian | Unisex | |
| Nanone | Nanone: Unique African name meaning "princess," symbolizing royalty and leadership. | Akan | Girl | |
| Nanonya | Nanonya: Rare African name, possibly linked to royalty in Ghana. | Akan, Ghanaian | Unisex | |
| Nantai | Nantai: Akan name meaning "chief," symbolizing strength and leadership. | Akan | Boy | |
| Nennettah | Nennettah: Unique African name meaning "mother of all nations," powerful leadership. | Akan | Girl |
