Akan baby names
316 verified Akan names from Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire — each with its meaning, how to say it, and its traditional spelling.
A
“A girl born on Thursday”
/AH-bah/
“A treasured child welcomed as the return of someone loved”
/ah-BAH-bee-oh/
“An established Fante/Akan family name also borne by men; its literal etymology is not reliably established.”
/ah-BYE-doo/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-bah-YEE-eh/
“Born on Tuesday”
/ah-BEH-nah/
“A male Akan name and surname, commonly associated with a warrior or one who comes to fight.”
/ah-boh-AH-jeh/
“Patience, endurance, and the strength to wait well”
/ah-boh-TAH-reh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-BROH-kwah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-BROH-kwah/
“A gentle, graceful child, like a dove”
/ah-broh-NOH-mah/
“A conqueror; a strong child who overcomes difficulties”
/ah-cheh-AHM-pong/
“A girl born on Wednesday.”
/AH-kwah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-DYE/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/AH-doh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-JAY/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-JEH-pong/
“A beloved child, dearly cherished”
/ah-DOH-foh/
“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”
/AH-dom/
“A daughter welcomed as a blessing of grace”
/ah-DOH-mah/
“A graceful and favored child, welcomed with loving hopes for her future.”
/ah-doh-MAH/
“Grace; favor, often understood as God's grace.”
/ah-DOH-mah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-doh-MAH-koh/
“A brave warrior and strong protector”
/AH-doo/
“Fifteen; in name use, potentially associated with birth order rather than moral goodness.”
/ah-doo-oh-NOOM/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-doo-SAY/
“A traditional Akan girl’s name whose older etymology is not uniformly explained, but which remains warmly established in usage”
/ah-doo-TWUM-wah/
“Born on Monday”
/ah-JWOH-ah/
“Work; labor.”
/ah-DWOO-mah/
“A happy new year—a name celebrating a joyful new beginning”
/ah-feh-HYEE-ah/
“A Fante/Akan male Friday-born day name.”
/AH-fool/
“Born on Friday”
/ah-FEE-ah/
“A girl born on Friday in some Akan naming traditions”
/ah-FEE-bah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-frah-KOH-mah/
“A joyful welcome or happy arrival”
/ah-FREE-yeh/
“A girl born on Friday”
/ah-FOO-ah/
““Father’s staff/support” — reflecting the Akan expression that a daughter is her father’s support.”
/ah-jah-poh-MAA/
“A child associated with courage, strength, and leadership”
/ah-jah-PONG/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-JAH-reh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-jahr-KOH/
“A well-attested Akan male name, often analyzed in connection with agye (“received,” “saved,” or “accepted” depending on context); “messenger” is not a reliable general gloss.”
/ah-JAY/
“A redeemed or rescued woman; a name expressing gratitude and hope”
/ah-JAY-wah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-jyeh-KOOM/
“A protector and saviour of the nation”
/ah-JEH-man/
““Saviour/rescuer of the nation,” commonly analyzed from agye (“save/rescue”) and oman (“nation”).”
/ah-JEH-mang/
“A royal woman/queen or princess; related to ahemaa (“queen”).”
/ah-heh-NEH-mah/
“Princess; a daughter of royal or noble standing”
/ah-heh-neh-WAH/
“An Akan name invoking a chief/king, often understood with an elder or senior-chief sense; it does not straightforwardly mean “chiefly child.””
/ah-hen-KOH-rah/
“Humility and the gracious character of someone who treats others well”
/ah-hoh-BREH-seh/
“Freedom, self-determination, and the joy of living without constraint”
/ah-hoh-FAH-dee/
“Joy, pleasure, sweetness, or delight.”
/ah-HOM-kah/
“Beauty; a lovely and graceful child”
/ah-hoh-SAHN/
“Peace, comfort, and a settled heart”
/ah-HOH-toh/
“Trust, confidence, faith, or assurance.”
/ah-hoh-TOH-soh/
“Beginning, commencement, or origin.”
/ah-HYEH-ah-seh/
“A beautiful or precious girl”
/ah-HYEH-wah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/EYE-doo/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-KEN-ten/
“Heart; a child held especially close and dear”
/ah-KOH-mah/
“A well-established Akan personal name associated with family heritage and dignity”
/ah-koh-MEH-ah/
“A respected Akan family name used in Ghanaian personal naming; its older literal etymology is not securely documented”
/ah-kom-FRAH/
“Born on Monday”
/ah-koh-SOO-ah/
“Crab; Akoto is an established Akan masculine personal and family name.”
/ah-KOH-toh/
“A distinctive Akan family name used to carry family identity into the next generation”
/ah-KRAH-see/
“Hawk; Akroma is an Akan masculine name and surname associated with the hawk.”
/ah-KROH-mah/
“Born on Wednesday”
/ah-KOO-ah/
“Farmer; a warm name honoring people who cultivate and sustain the community”
/ah-KOO-foh/
“A beloved little girl, treasured by her family”
/ah-koo-MAH/
“A respected traditional family name; its precise older etymology is not certain”
/ah-KOOM-fee/
“A child born on Sunday”
/ah-KWAH-see/
“One who comes after; from Akan akyire, “behind” or “after.””
/ah-CHYEH-reh/
“Born on Saturday”
/AH-mah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-man-KWAH/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-MAHN-kwah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-mahn-KWAH-tee-ah/
“Born on Saturday, a bright name celebrating a treasured arrival”
/AHM-bah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-MAY-ow/
“A well-established Ghanaian family name used as a personal name, carrying the warmth of family continuity”
/ah-MEE-sah/
“A person who brings strength and support”
/ah-MOH-ah/
“A helpful and dependable person”
/ah-MWAH-koh/
“Strong or firm; Amoateng is an established Akan masculine personal and family name.”
/ah-moh-AH-teng/
“A respected Akan personal name carried through family generations”
/ah-MOH-fah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/am-PAH-doo/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/AHM-pem/
“A strong Akan family name used personally to honor family roots”
/ahm-PON-sah/
“A treasured fourth child”
/ah-NAH-neh/
“Hope and the confident expectation of good things to come.”
/ah-nee-dah-SOH/
“Joy and happiness”
/ah-NEE-jyeh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ahn-KOH-mah/
“A Fante/Akan form associated with an ordinal birth name, commonly rendered as a fourth-born child; spelling and usage vary, including Anane.”
/AN-an/
“A famous traditional Akan name, remembered especially through the revered priest and statesman Okomfo Anokye”
/ah-NOH-cheh/
“A genuine Akan/Fante female name, also famous through Ama Ata Aidoo's Anowa; “follows her own path” is a literary characterization, not the name's literal meaning.”
/ah-NOH-wah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/AN-sah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ahn-toh-BAHM/
“A strong person with courage and resolve”
/AHNT-wee/
“A treasured fifth child”
/AH-noom/
“Glory—a life that brings honour and praise to God”
/ah-noo-nyam/
“A Ghanaian/Akan female name associated with “bird” in Akan usage, rather than simply “a beautiful girl.””
/an-WOH-mah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-PEH-ah/
“A common Akan male personal and family name; the specific “brings joy to the family” gloss is not reliably established.”
/ah-PEE-ah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-PRAH-koo/
“A girl born on Thursday”
/ah-RAH-bah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-sah-BEH-ah/
“A helper who brings strength to others”
/ah-SAH-mwah/
“An Akan ethnic/heritage and family name, also used as a male personal name; it refers to the Asante people rather than having “enduring strength” as a literal meaning.”
/ah-SAN-teh/
“A genuine Akan female name, famously borne by Yaa Asantewaa, the Asante queen mother and resistance leader.”
/ah-SAN-teh-wah/
“Warrior; a brave and resilient child”
/ah-SAH-reh/
“Thanksgiving—a life filled with gratitude”
/ah-SEH-dah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-see-DOO/
“Peace, harmony, and a calm, gracious spirit”
/ah-som-JWEH/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-soo-MAH-doo/
“A precious child who is one of twins”
/AH-tah/
“The first-born of twin daughters, bringing a special bond into the family”
/ah-TAH-ah/
“A female Akan day name for someone born on Saturday.”
/ah-TEE-ah/
“A traditional alternate name for a boy born on Saturday”
/AH-toh/
“A male Akan name associated with Saturday birth, related to Ato.”
/ah-toh-BRAH/
“The first of twins”
/AH-tah/
“A female name for a child born after twins.”
/ah-TWEH-ah/
“A girl born on Sunday; a traditional Fante day name”
/ah-WEE-see/
“A girl born on Thursday in some Akan naming traditions”
/AH-woh/
“A treasured eighth child”
/ah-WOT-weh/
“An Akan surname and masculine personal name; no established lexical meaning of 'family continuity and strength' is confirmed.”
/ah-WOO-ah/
“A male Akan day-name variant for someone born on Wednesday.”
/ah-WOO-koo/
“Lady; madam; a respectful form of address for a woman.”
/ah-WOO-rah/
“The Lord—a name expressing devotion and reverence”
/ah-woo-RAH-deh/
“Lady; noblewoman.”
/ah-woo-RAH-mah/
“A female day-name variant for a girl born on Sunday.”
/ah-WOO-see/
“Praise; commendation.”
/ah-YEH-yee/
B
“An Akan feminine personal name; it is not the traditional name specifically for a child born after twins.”
/BAA-bah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/BAH-fee/
“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; no established meaning of dignity, belonging, or family blessing is confirmed.”
/BAH/
“A treasured ninth child”
/BAH-doo/
“A feminine form associated with Badu, traditionally used in the Akan birth-order naming system for a tenth child.”
/bah-doo-WAH-ah/
“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; the claimed heritage-and-pride meaning is not an established translation.”
/BAH-foh/
“A nobleman or person of honorable standing”
/BAH-foh/
“A helpful and supportive person”
/BAHM-foh/
“A nobleman and brave warrior”
/bah-REE-mah/
“A noble, strong man”
/bah-REE-mah/
“One who fights, or will fight, a war.”
/beh-dee-AH-koh/
“Will go; shall leave.”
/beh-KOH-eh/
“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; no established meaning of ancestral linkage or strength is confirmed.”
/BEM-pah/
“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; the proposed meaning of steadfastness and endurance is not established.”
/bem-PONG/
“Left side; left wing, including the traditional Akan Benkum political or lineage division.”
/BEN-koom/
“A warrior or brave defender”
/BOH-ah-doo/
“One who has come to help and bring support”
/boh-ah-doo-WAA/
“Helper; one who assists or supports others.”
/boh-AH-foh/
“A female Akan name interpretable as “queen/helper” or “one who helps the queen.””
/boh-ah-HEH-maa/
“An Akan name/surname associated with boa hene, “help the chief/king.””
/boh-AH-hen/
“A child who brings help and support”
/BOH-ah-cheh/
““Help me” (from Twi boa me); also a widely used Akan surname.”
/BOH-ah-mah/
“A cherished traditional Akan feminine name associated with family heritage”
/boh-ah-TEH-mah/
“An Akan feminine name; it is associated with the boa (“help”) element, but no secure full gloss supports the added claim about strength.”
/boh-ah-TEH-mah/
“A strong and courageous person”
/BON-soo/
“Warrior; brave fighter.”
/BRAH-koh/
D
“A hopeful look toward tomorrow and the good future awaiting a child.”
/DAH-chyeh/
“A child of courage and leadership”
/DAHNG-kwah/
“A cherished family name, carrying Akan identity and a sense of rootedness”
/DAHN-soh/
““Good day” (Twi da pa), also a well-established Akan surname/personal name.”
/dah-PAH/
“A well-known Akan family name used as a given name; the exact meaning is lineage-specific”
/DAR-koh/
“A traditional Akan feminine name associated with a respected family lineage”
/dar-KOH-ah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/DAR-kwah/
““Sweet” or “sweetness” (Twi dɛdɛ).”
/DEH-deh/
“Servant; historically, “slave.””
/DON-kor/
“A longstanding Akan family name used personally to honor family heritage”
/DOO-ah/
“A daughter born on Friday”
/doo-FEE-eh/
“A treasured tenth child”
/DOO-koo/
“A well-established Akan surname and male personal name; no dependable literal gloss such as “strong and dependable” is supported.”
/doo-OH-doo/
“A male born on Saturday.”
/dwah-MEH-nah/
E
“A male born on Tuesday, especially in Fante/Akan usage.”
/EH-boh/
“A Fante/Akan female day name for a child born on Friday.”
/eh-FOO-ah/
“A boy born on Wednesday; a well-established Fante day-born name”
/EH-kow/
“A girl born on Wednesday”
/eh-KOO-ah/
“A girl born on Wednesday”
/eh-KOO-wah/
“A girl born on Sunday”
/EH-see/
“A respectful title/name element; ɛwura primarily means lord, master, or respected person, rather than specifically “lady.””
/eh-WOO-rah/
“Commonly understood as Ewura Ama (“Lady Ama”); Ama is the Akan female Saturday-day name.”
/eh-woo-RAH-mah/
F
“Freedom and independence—a life lived with dignity and liberty”
/fah-woh-HOH-dee-eh/
“A Fante day-born name for a boy born on Friday”
/FEE-fee/
“An established Akan male personal and family name, often glossed as “warrior.””
/FOH-soo/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/frim-poh-MAH/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/FRIM-pong/
G
“An established Akan male personal and family name; “warrior and brave defender” is not a securely established literal meaning.”
/JAM-fee/
“A wonderful or remarkable child”
/jyah-SEE/
“Lion—courageous, strong and dignified”
/jAH-tah/
“An established Akan male personal/family name; the supplied “heritage and belonging” wording is not a literal traditional meaning.”
/JOW/
“An established Akan male personal/family name; “courage and bravery” is not a reliable literal gloss.”
/jee-BEE/
“Faith—the confidence to trust in God”
/jee-DEE-eh/
“An established Akan male personal and family name; it does not literally mean a connection to Akan lineage.”
/JEE-mah/
K
“A precious child recognized as the younger twin”
/KAH-krah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/kah-ree-KAH-ree/
“A Fante/Akan male day name for a child born on Tuesday.”
/koh-BEH-nah/
“A Fante/Akan male day name for a child born on Tuesday.”
/koh-BEE-nah/
“Born on Friday”
/KOH-fee/
“A female Friday-born Akan day-name variant.”
/koh-fee-WAH-ah/
“A familiar Akan name for a boy born on Monday”
/KOH-joh/
“An Akan female personal and royal/lineage name; it does not have the stated sentimental meaning.”
/koh-NAH-doo/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/KOOM-sun/
“An Akan male personal/family name; no verified fixed literal gloss is available.”
/koh-RAN-cheh/
“An Akan male name commonly glossed as “fighter” or “warrior.””
/koh-ran-TENG/
“A female Akan day-name variant for a child born on Wednesday.”
/koo-KOO-ah/
“An Akan family name that is also used as a personal name; no dependable literal meaning of “lineage and belonging” is established.”
/KOO-mah/
“An Akan male personal/family name; “a strong and valued person” is not a securely established literal meaning.”
/KOO-mee/
“An Akan male name, sometimes treated as a variant related to Kwasi/Kwesi; the supplied sentimental description is not a meaning.”
/KOO-see/
“A boy born on Wednesday”
/KOO-koo/
“Born on Tuesday”
/kwah-BEH-nah/
“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Tuesday-born children.”
/kwah-beh-NAH-ah/
“Born on Monday”
/KWAH-joh/
“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Monday-born children.”
/kwah-JOH-ah/
“Born on Wednesday”
/KWAH-koo/
“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Wednesday-born children.”
/kwah-koo-AH-ah/
“Born on Saturday”
/KWAH-meh/
“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Saturday-born children.”
/kwah-meh-WAH-ah/
“A boy born on Saturday”
/kwah-MEE-nah/
“An Akan male personal/family name; it is not the standard Akan name for an eighth-born child.”
/kwar-TENG/
“Born on Monday”
/KWAH-see/
“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Sunday-born children.”
/kwah-SEE-bah/
“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Sunday-born children.”
/kwah-see-WAH-ah/
“An Akan male personal name; it is not a standard Wednesday-born day name.”
/KWEH-jeer/
“A boy born on Wednesday”
/KWEH-koo/
“A respected spokesperson—someone trusted to represent others wisely”
/chee-AH-meh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/CHAY/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/chyeh-reh-MAH-ten/
“A well-established Akan family name used personally as a sign of family continuity”
/cheh-reh-MEH/
“Support, backing, or a rear guard; from Akan akyidom/kyidom.”
/chee-DOHM/
L
M
““Mother”; also a respectful form of address for a woman. It is commonly used in female Akan names.”
/MAH-meh/
“A treasured third daughter”
/MAN-sah/
“A treasured second child”
/MAH-noo/
“A treasured third child”
/MEN-sah/
“A third-born child with a cherished place in the family”
/MEN-sah/
“A female Akan name associated directly with mframa, “wind” or “breeze.””
/m-frah-mah-WAH/
“A well-attested Akan family name also used as a personal name in Ghana”
/MIN-kah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mee-REH-koo/
N
“A respected elder or royal person; a name carrying dignity and honor”
/NAH-nah/
“Blessing—a child welcomed as a precious gift”
/n-JEE-rah/
“A child welcomed as especially blessed and destined to bring goodness to others.”
/NYEE-rah-bah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/nee-MAH-koh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/en-KEH-tee-ah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/nkeh-TEE-ah/
“Progress and advancement in life”
/en-koh-SOO-oh/
“The ninth-born child”
/en-KROO-mah/
“Victory—a joyful name for a child who overcomes challenges”
/nkoo-NEEM/
“Life—a treasured gift sustained by God”
/n-KWAH/
“Truthfulness, honesty, and a trustworthy heart”
/noh-KWAH-reh/
“A sixth-born child, cherished in the continuing family story”
/n-SEE-ah/
“A treasured sixth child”
/n-SEE-ah/
“A treasured seventh child”
/n-SOHN/
“Star—a bright, hopeful presence in the family”
/n-soh-ROH-mah/
““Because of” or “on account of” in Twi/Akan.”
/n-TEE/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ntee-ah-MOH-ah/
“A child of determination and strength”
/n-TEEM/
“God’s blessing—a child seen as a blessing from above”
/nyah-meh n-JEE-rah/
“Child of God—held in God’s care and love”
/nyah-meh-BAH/
“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”
/nyah-meh-CHEH/
““God has shown/revealed” (from Nyame, “God,” and kyere, “show/reveal”).”
/nyah-meh-CHEH-reh/
“God’s child; a warm expression of faith and divine care”
/nyah-meh-WAH/
“God has done it; a name celebrating a wonderful answer to prayer”
/NYAH-meh-yeh/
“Wisdom, good sense, and thoughtful judgment”
/NYAHN-sah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/nyar-KOH/
O
“Queen mother; a royal female leader.”
/oh-bah-heh-MAH/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/oh-BENG/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/oh-BEE-ree/
“A great warrior and person of high standing”
/oh-brem-PONG/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/oh-DAH-meh/
“Love—a warm-hearted nature and care for others”
/OH-doh/
“Medicine, remedy, or medicinal substance.”
/oh-DOO-roh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/oh-FOH-ree/
“A feminine Akan name built on Ofori, with the feminine element -waa.”
/oh-foh-REE-wah/
“Queenly, dignified, and worthy of love and honor”
/oh-HEH-mah/
“King, chief, or respected leader”
/oh-HEH-neh/
“Royal child, or child of a chief”
/oh-heh-NEH-bah/
“King’s daughter; royal daughter.”
/oh-heh-NEH-wah/
“Queen; the wife of a king/chief.”
/oh-heh-neh-YEH-reh/
“Eagle.”
/oh-KOH-dee-eh/
“Traditional priest, priest-diviner, or ritual specialist.”
/oh-KOM-foh/
“Linguist, spokesperson, or chief’s official speaker.”
/oh-chee-AH-meh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/oh-CHEH-reh/
“God.”
/on-YAH-meh/
“A child belonging to God and held in divine care”
/oh-NYAH-meh-bah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/oh-PAH-reh/
“A strong, distinguished man; a name with chiefly prestige”
/oh-POH-koo/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/OH-pong/
“A liberator—someone who brings freedom and hope”
/oh-sah-JEH-foh/
“A name associated with nobility, royal dignity, and prestige”
/oh-SAY/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/oh-CHEH-reh/
“An established Akan masculine personal and family name; the proposed definition about courage and standing firm is not a secure translation.”
/oh-TENG/
“Strong and courageous”
/oh-WOO-soo/
P
“A precious child recognized as the elder twin”
/PAHN-yin/
“An established Akan family name and masculine personal name; no specific lexical meaning is confirmed by the supplied heritage description.”
/PEH-prah/
“The first precious child in the family”
/pee-eh-SEE-eh/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/POH-koo/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/poh-KOO-ah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/poh-KOO-ah/
“A prominent Asante royal/dynastic name, also used as a masculine personal and family name.”
/PREM-peh/
S
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/SAH-chee/
“A courageous commander and protector”
/SAR-pong/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/SAH-soo/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/SEH-fah/
“A noble and distinguished woman”
/seh-WAH/
“Gold and prosperity—a name wishing for abundance”
/SEE-kah/
T
“An established Akan masculine personal and family name; the supplied meaning about bravery and determination is not a secure translation.”
/TAH-chee/
“The Tano River, a powerful and life-giving presence”
/TAH-noh/
“A precious child who arrived as the second twin”
/tah-WEE-ah/
“The second-born of twins, welcomed as part of a remarkable family pair”
/tah-WEE-ah/
“A traditional Akan name associated with a notable chiefly and historical lineage”
/TOO-too/
“An established Akan male personal and family name; the supplied traits-based gloss is not a verified literal meaning.”
/tweh-neh-BOH-ah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/twm/
W
Y
“Born on Thursday”
/YAH/
“A girl born on Thursday”
/YAH-bah/
“An established Akan male personal and family name; the “warrior with courage and determination” definition is not a verified literal meaning.”
/yah-MOH-ah/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/YAN-kah/
“Born on Thursday”
/YOW/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/yeh-BOH-ah/
“An established Akan male personal and family name; the specific “comes to help the family” gloss is not reliably verified.”
/yee-AH-dom/
“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/yee-ren-CHEE/
“A boy born on Thursday”
/YOO-fee/