The Akan Culture

This is aweb application that takes a user's birthday and calculates the day of the week they were born and then depending on their gender outputs their Akan Name. 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. You can also be part of The Akan people and embrace their vast culture.
By filling the form you can be able to know your Akan name.Please enter the required credentials:

  Female

  • Sunday: Akosua
  • Monday: Adwoa
  • Tuesday: Abenaa
  • Wednesday: Akua
  • Thursday: Yaa
  • Friday: Afua
  • Saturday: Ama

   Male

  • Sunday: Kwasi
  • Monday: Kwadwo
  • Tuesday: Kwabena
  • Wednesday: Kwaku
  • Thursday: Yaw
  • Friday: Kofi
  • Saturday: Kwame

By filling the form you can be able to know your Akan name.Please enter the required credentials

Day :

Month:

Year :

GENDER

Date of Birth:

Akan Name: