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.