African Name Generator

In many parts of Ghana, and elsewhere in West Africa, a person’s name is determined by the day of the week on which she/he was born.

Enter your birthdate and gender below to read and hear your day name in Ashanti Twi, a dialect of Akan and the most widely spoken language in Ghana:

 

 

Result:

Use the chart below to learn and listen to all Ashanti Twi day names:

Day of The Week Female Male
SUNDAY
Akosua
Kwasi
MONDAY
Adjoa
Kodjo
TUESDAY
Abenaa
Kwabena
WEDNESDAY
Akua
Kwaku
THURSDAY
Yaa
Yaw
FRIDAY
Afia
Kofi
SATURDAY
Amma
Kwame

Special thanks to Rehana Yusif and Jeffrey Ohene Darko for their help in recording the names.