![]() ![]() In the Akan culture and other local cultures in Ghana, day names come in pairs for males and females. ![]() It is spelt Kwame by the Akuapem and Ashanti subgroups, while the Fante subgroup spell it as Kwamena or Kwamina. Variant spellings include Kwamé, Kouamé, Kwami, Kwamena, and Kwamina, according to the various Akan subgroups. Males named Kwame are reputed to be talented and good problem solvers. The name Kwame means extremes in fortune, health and spirituality versatile, idealistic and intuitive. Kwame originated from Koyame and the Akan day name God. In the Akan culture, day names are derived from deities. Traditional Akan religion states that God created himself on Saturday and is therefore also named "Kwame". The day naming tradition in Ghana extends to folk characters such as Anansi and deities. ![]() Kwame has the appellation "Atoapoma" or "Oteanankannuro" meaning "combat ready." Īccording to Akan tradition, people born on particular days exhibit certain characteristics or attributes. Traditionally in Ghana, a child would receive their Akan day name during their Outdooring, eight days after birth. Kwame is an Akan masculine given name among the Akan people (such as the Ashanti and Fante) in Ghana which is given to a boy born on Saturday. ![]()
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