Akan names are derived from Ghanian culture. Frequently in Ghana, children are given their first name as a 'day name' which corresponds to the day in the week they were born.
Here are the Ghanian day names;
| DAY OF THE WEEK | MALE | FEMALE |
|---|---|---|
| SUNDAY | KWASI | AKOSUA |
| MONDAY | KWADWO | ADWOA |
| TUESDAY | KWABENA | ABENAA |
| WEDNESDAY | KWAKU | AKUA |
| THURSDAY | YAW | YAA |
| FRIDAY | KOFI | AFUA |
| SATURDAY | KWAME | AMA |