Akan · Twi

Kwaku

Pronounced KWAH-kooShare

Meaning: Born on Wednesday

  • Boy
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  • 2 syllables

The story

Kwaku is an Akan day name for a child born on Wednesday. Its meaning refers to the weekday of birth, so the family’s connection to that day is part of the choice.

Spellings & variants

  • Kweku
  • Koku

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kwaku comes from Akan and Twi.

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