Akan names.
316 verified names from Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire — each with its meaning, its sound, and its traditional spelling.
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Aba“A girl born on Thursday”/AH-bah/femaleAbabio“A treasured child welcomed as the return of someone loved”/ah-BAH-bee-oh/anyAbaidoo“An established Fante/Akan family name also borne by men; its literal etymology is not reliably established.”/ah-BYE-doo/maleAbayie“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/maleAbena“Born on Tuesday”/ah-BEH-nah/femaleAboagye“A male Akan name and surname, commonly associated with a warrior or one who comes to fight.”/ah-boh-AH-jeh/maleAbotare“Patience, endurance, and the strength to wait well”/ah-boh-TAH-reh/anyAbrokwa“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-BROH-kwah/maleAbrokwah“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-BROH-kwah/maleAbronoma“A gentle, graceful child, like a dove”/ah-broh-NOH-mah/femaleAcheampong“A conqueror; a strong child who overcomes difficulties”/ah-cheh-AHM-pong/maleAcquah“A girl born on Wednesday.”/AH-kwah/femaleAddai“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-DYE/maleAddo“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AH-doh/maleAdjei“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-JAY/maleAdjepong“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-JEH-pong/maleAdofo“A beloved child, dearly cherished”/ah-DOH-foh/anyAdom“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”/AH-dom/anyAdoma“A daughter welcomed as a blessing of grace”/ah-DOH-mah/femaleAdomaa“A graceful and favored child, welcomed with loving hopes for her future.”/ah-doh-MAH/femaleAdomah“Grace; favor, often understood as God's grace.”/ah-DOH-mah/maleAdomako“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/maleAdu“A brave warrior and strong protector”/AH-doo/maleAduonum“Fifteen; in name use, potentially associated with birth order rather than moral goodness.”/ah-doo-oh-NOOM/maleAdusei“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-doo-SAY/maleAdutwumwaa“A traditional Akan girl’s name whose older etymology is not uniformly explained, but which remains warmly established in usage”/ah-doo-TWUM-wah/femaleAdwoa“Born on Monday”/ah-JWOH-ah/femaleAdwumah“Work; labor.”/ah-DWOO-mah/maleAfehyia“A happy new year—a name celebrating a joyful new beginning”/ah-feh-HYEE-ah/anyAfful“A Fante/Akan male Friday-born day name.”/AH-fool/maleAfia“Born on Friday”/ah-FEE-ah/femaleAfiba“A girl born on Friday in some Akan naming traditions”/ah-FEE-bah/femaleAfrakoma“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/femaleAfriyie“A joyful welcome or happy arrival”/ah-FREE-yeh/anyAfua“A girl born on Friday”/ah-FOO-ah/femaleAgyapomaa““Father’s staff/support” — reflecting the Akan expression that a daughter is her father’s support.”/ah-jah-poh-MAA/femaleAgyapong“A child associated with courage, strength, and leadership”/ah-jah-PONG/maleAgyare“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-JAH-reh/maleAgyarko“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-jahr-KOH/maleAgyei“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/maleAgyeiwaa“A redeemed or rescued woman; a name expressing gratitude and hope”/ah-JAY-wah/femaleAgyekum“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-jyeh-KOOM/maleAgyeman“A protector and saviour of the nation”/ah-JEH-man/maleAgyemang““Saviour/rescuer of the nation,” commonly analyzed from agye (“save/rescue”) and oman (“nation”).”/ah-JEH-mang/maleAhenema“A royal woman/queen or princess; related to ahemaa (“queen”).”/ah-heh-NEH-mah/femaleAhenewaa“Princess; a daughter of royal or noble standing”/ah-heh-neh-WAH/femaleAhenkorah“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/maleAhobrase“Humility and the gracious character of someone who treats others well”/ah-hoh-BREH-seh/anyAhofadi“Freedom, self-determination, and the joy of living without constraint”/ah-hoh-FAH-dee/anyAhomka“Joy, pleasure, sweetness, or delight.”/ah-HOM-kah/femaleAhosan“Beauty; a lovely and graceful child”/ah-hoh-SAHN/femaleAhoto“Peace, comfort, and a settled heart”/ah-HOH-toh/anyAhotoso“Trust, confidence, faith, or assurance.”/ah-hoh-TOH-soh/anyAhyease“Beginning, commencement, or origin.”/ah-HYEH-ah-seh/anyAhyewa“A beautiful or precious girl”/ah-HYEH-wah/femaleAidoo“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/EYE-doo/anyAkenten“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-KEN-ten/maleAkoma“Heart; a child held especially close and dear”/ah-KOH-mah/anyAkomea“A well-established Akan personal name associated with family heritage and dignity”/ah-koh-MEH-ah/maleAkomfrah“A respected Akan family name used in Ghanaian personal naming; its older literal etymology is not securely documented”/ah-kom-FRAH/anyAkosua“Born on Monday”/ah-koh-SOO-ah/femaleAkoto“Crab; Akoto is an established Akan masculine personal and family name.”/ah-KOH-toh/maleAkrasi“A distinctive Akan family name used to carry family identity into the next generation”/ah-KRAH-see/anyAkroma“Hawk; Akroma is an Akan masculine name and surname associated with the hawk.”/ah-KROH-mah/maleAkua“Born on Wednesday”/ah-KOO-ah/femaleAkufo“Farmer; a warm name honoring people who cultivate and sustain the community”/ah-KOO-foh/maleAkumaa“A beloved little girl, treasured by her family”/ah-koo-MAH/femaleAkumfi“A respected traditional family name; its precise older etymology is not certain”/ah-KOOM-fee/maleAkwasi“A child born on Sunday”/ah-KWAH-see/maleAkyere“One who comes after; from Akan akyire, “behind” or “after.””/ah-CHYEH-reh/femaleAma“Born on Saturday”/AH-mah/femaleAmankwaa“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-man-KWAH/maleAmankwah“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-MAHN-kwah/maleAmankwatia“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/maleAmba“Born on Saturday, a bright name celebrating a treasured arrival”/AHM-bah/femaleAmeyaw“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-MAY-ow/maleAmissah“A well-established Ghanaian family name used as a personal name, carrying the warmth of family continuity”/ah-MEE-sah/anyAmoah“A person who brings strength and support”/ah-MOH-ah/maleAmoako“A helpful and dependable person”/ah-MWAH-koh/maleAmoateng“Strong or firm; Amoateng is an established Akan masculine personal and family name.”/ah-moh-AH-teng/maleAmofa“A respected Akan personal name carried through family generations”/ah-MOH-fah/maleAmpadu“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/am-PAH-doo/maleAmpem“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AHM-pem/maleAmponsah“A strong Akan family name used personally to honor family roots”/ahm-PON-sah/maleAnane“A treasured fourth child”/ah-NAH-neh/anyAnidaso“Hope and the confident expectation of good things to come.”/ah-nee-dah-SOH/anyAnigye“Joy and happiness”/ah-NEE-jyeh/anyAnkomah“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ahn-KOH-mah/maleAnnan“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/maleAnokye“A famous traditional Akan name, remembered especially through the revered priest and statesman Okomfo Anokye”/ah-NOH-cheh/maleAnowa“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/femaleAnsah“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AN-sah/maleAntobam“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ahn-toh-BAHM/maleAntwi“A strong person with courage and resolve”/AHNT-wee/maleAnum“A treasured fifth child”/AH-noom/anyAnuonyam“Glory—a life that brings honour and praise to God”/ah-noo-nyam/anyAnwomaa“A Ghanaian/Akan female name associated with “bird” in Akan usage, rather than simply “a beautiful girl.””/an-WOH-mah/femaleApea“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-PEH-ah/maleAppiah“A common Akan male personal and family name; the specific “brings joy to the family” gloss is not reliably established.”/ah-PEE-ah/maleApraku“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-PRAH-koo/maleAraba“A girl born on Thursday”/ah-RAH-bah/femaleAsabea“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/femaleAsamoah“A helper who brings strength to others”/ah-SAH-mwah/maleAsante“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/maleAsantewaa“A genuine Akan female name, famously borne by Yaa Asantewaa, the Asante queen mother and resistance leader.”/ah-SAN-teh-wah/femaleAsare“Warrior; a brave and resilient child”/ah-SAH-reh/maleAseda“Thanksgiving—a life filled with gratitude”/ah-SEH-dah/anyAsiedu“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-see-DOO/maleAsomdwoe“Peace, harmony, and a calm, gracious spirit”/ah-som-JWEH/femaleAsumadu“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/maleAta“A precious child who is one of twins”/AH-tah/anyAtaa“The first-born of twin daughters, bringing a special bond into the family”/ah-TAH-ah/femaleAtia“A female Akan day name for someone born on Saturday.”/ah-TEE-ah/femaleAto“A traditional alternate name for a boy born on Saturday”/AH-toh/maleAtobrah“A male Akan name associated with Saturday birth, related to Ato.”/ah-toh-BRAH/maleAtta“The first of twins”/AH-tah/maleAtwea“A female name for a child born after twins.”/ah-TWEH-ah/femaleAwisi“A girl born on Sunday; a traditional Fante day name”/ah-WEE-see/femaleAwo“A girl born on Thursday in some Akan naming traditions”/AH-woh/femaleAwotwe“A treasured eighth child”/ah-WOT-weh/anyAwuah“An Akan surname and masculine personal name; no established lexical meaning of 'family continuity and strength' is confirmed.”/ah-WOO-ah/maleAwuku“A male Akan day-name variant for someone born on Wednesday.”/ah-WOO-koo/maleAwura“Lady; madam; a respectful form of address for a woman.”/ah-WOO-rah/femaleAwurade“The Lord—a name expressing devotion and reverence”/ah-woo-RAH-deh/anyAwurama“Lady; noblewoman.”/ah-woo-RAH-mah/femaleAwusi“A female day-name variant for a girl born on Sunday.”/ah-WOO-see/femaleAyeyi“Praise; commendation.”/ah-YEH-yee/any
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Baaba“An Akan feminine personal name; it is not the traditional name specifically for a child born after twins.”/BAA-bah/femaleBaafi“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BAH-fee/maleBaah“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; no established meaning of dignity, belonging, or family blessing is confirmed.”/BAH/maleBadu“A treasured ninth child”/BAH-doo/anyBaduwaa“A feminine form associated with Badu, traditionally used in the Akan birth-order naming system for a tenth child.”/bah-doo-WAH-ah/femaleBaffoe“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; the claimed heritage-and-pride meaning is not an established translation.”/BAH-foh/maleBaffour“A nobleman or person of honorable standing”/BAH-foh/maleBamfo“A helpful and supportive person”/BAHM-foh/maleBarima“A nobleman and brave warrior”/bah-REE-mah/maleBarimah“A noble, strong man”/bah-REE-mah/maleBediako“One who fights, or will fight, a war.”/beh-dee-AH-koh/maleBekoe“Will go; shall leave.”/beh-KOH-eh/maleBempah“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; no established meaning of ancestral linkage or strength is confirmed.”/BEM-pah/maleBempong“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; the proposed meaning of steadfastness and endurance is not established.”/bem-PONG/maleBenkum“Left side; left wing, including the traditional Akan Benkum political or lineage division.”/BEN-koom/anyBoadu“A warrior or brave defender”/BOH-ah-doo/maleBoaduwaa“One who has come to help and bring support”/boh-ah-doo-WAA/femaleBoafo“Helper; one who assists or supports others.”/boh-AH-foh/maleBoahemaa“A female Akan name interpretable as “queen/helper” or “one who helps the queen.””/boh-ah-HEH-maa/femaleBoahen“An Akan name/surname associated with boa hene, “help the chief/king.””/boh-AH-hen/maleBoakye“A child who brings help and support”/BOH-ah-cheh/maleBoamah““Help me” (from Twi boa me); also a widely used Akan surname.”/BOH-ah-mah/anyBoatema“A cherished traditional Akan feminine name associated with family heritage”/boh-ah-TEH-mah/femaleBoatemaa“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/femaleBonsu“A strong and courageous person”/BON-soo/maleBrako“Warrior; brave fighter.”/BRAH-koh/male
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Daakye“A hopeful look toward tomorrow and the good future awaiting a child.”/DAH-chyeh/anyDankwa“A child of courage and leadership”/DAHNG-kwah/maleDanso“A cherished family name, carrying Akan identity and a sense of rootedness”/DAHN-soh/maleDapaah““Good day” (Twi da pa), also a well-established Akan surname/personal name.”/dah-PAH/maleDarko“A well-known Akan family name used as a given name; the exact meaning is lineage-specific”/DAR-koh/anyDarkoa“A traditional Akan feminine name associated with a respected family lineage”/dar-KOH-ah/femaleDarkwa“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/DAR-kwah/maleDede““Sweet” or “sweetness” (Twi dɛdɛ).”/DEH-deh/femaleDonkor“Servant; historically, “slave.””/DON-kor/maleDuah“A longstanding Akan family name used personally to honor family heritage”/DOO-ah/anyDufie“A daughter born on Friday”/doo-FEE-eh/femaleDuku“A treasured tenth child”/DOO-koo/anyDuodu“A well-established Akan surname and male personal name; no dependable literal gloss such as “strong and dependable” is supported.”/doo-OH-doo/maleDwamena“A male born on Saturday.”/dwah-MEH-nah/male
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Ebo“A male born on Tuesday, especially in Fante/Akan usage.”/EH-boh/maleEfua“A Fante/Akan female day name for a child born on Friday.”/eh-FOO-ah/femaleEkow“A boy born on Wednesday; a well-established Fante day-born name”/EH-kow/maleEkua“A girl born on Wednesday”/eh-KOO-ah/femaleEkuwa“A girl born on Wednesday”/eh-KOO-wah/femaleEsi“A girl born on Sunday”/EH-see/femaleEwura“A respectful title/name element; ɛwura primarily means lord, master, or respected person, rather than specifically “lady.””/eh-WOO-rah/femaleEwurama“Commonly understood as Ewura Ama (“Lady Ama”); Ama is the Akan female Saturday-day name.”/eh-woo-RAH-mah/female
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Fawohodie“Freedom and independence—a life lived with dignity and liberty”/fah-woh-HOH-dee-eh/anyFiifi“A Fante day-born name for a boy born on Friday”/FEE-fee/maleFosu“An established Akan male personal and family name, often glossed as “warrior.””/FOH-soo/maleFrimpomaa“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/frim-poh-MAH/femaleFrimpong“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/FRIM-pong/male
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Gyamfi“An established Akan male personal and family name; “warrior and brave defender” is not a securely established literal meaning.”/JAM-fee/maleGyasi“A wonderful or remarkable child”/jyah-SEE/maleGyata“Lion—courageous, strong and dignified”/jAH-tah/maleGyau“An established Akan male personal/family name; the supplied “heritage and belonging” wording is not a literal traditional meaning.”/JOW/maleGyebi“An established Akan male personal/family name; “courage and bravery” is not a reliable literal gloss.”/jee-BEE/maleGyidie“Faith—the confidence to trust in God”/jee-DEE-eh/anyGyimah“An established Akan male personal and family name; it does not literally mean a connection to Akan lineage.”/JEE-mah/male
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Kakra“A precious child recognized as the younger twin”/KAH-krah/anyKarikari“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/maleKobena“A Fante/Akan male day name for a child born on Tuesday.”/koh-BEH-nah/maleKobina“A Fante/Akan male day name for a child born on Tuesday.”/koh-BEE-nah/maleKofi“Born on Friday”/KOH-fee/maleKofiwaa“A female Friday-born Akan day-name variant.”/koh-fee-WAH-ah/femaleKojo“A familiar Akan name for a boy born on Monday”/KOH-joh/maleKonadu“An Akan female personal and royal/lineage name; it does not have the stated sentimental meaning.”/koh-NAH-doo/femaleKoomson“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOOM-sun/anyKorankye“An Akan male personal/family name; no verified fixed literal gloss is available.”/koh-RAN-cheh/maleKoranteng“An Akan male name commonly glossed as “fighter” or “warrior.””/koh-ran-TENG/maleKukua“A female Akan day-name variant for a child born on Wednesday.”/koo-KOO-ah/femaleKumah“An Akan family name that is also used as a personal name; no dependable literal meaning of “lineage and belonging” is established.”/KOO-mah/anyKumi“An Akan male personal/family name; “a strong and valued person” is not a securely established literal meaning.”/KOO-mee/maleKusi“An Akan male name, sometimes treated as a variant related to Kwasi/Kwesi; the supplied sentimental description is not a meaning.”/KOO-see/maleKuuku“A boy born on Wednesday”/KOO-koo/maleKwabena“Born on Tuesday”/kwah-BEH-nah/maleKwabenaa“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Tuesday-born children.”/kwah-beh-NAH-ah/femaleKwadwo“Born on Monday”/KWAH-joh/maleKwadwoa“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Monday-born children.”/kwah-JOH-ah/femaleKwaku“Born on Wednesday”/KWAH-koo/maleKwakuaa“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Wednesday-born children.”/kwah-koo-AH-ah/femaleKwame“Born on Saturday”/KWAH-meh/maleKwamewaa“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Saturday-born children.”/kwah-meh-WAH-ah/femaleKwamina“A boy born on Saturday”/kwah-MEE-nah/maleKwarteng“An Akan male personal/family name; it is not the standard Akan name for an eighth-born child.”/kwar-TENG/maleKwasi“Born on Monday”/KWAH-see/maleKwasiba“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Sunday-born children.”/kwah-SEE-bah/femaleKwasiwaa“A female Akan day-name variant associated with Sunday-born children.”/kwah-see-WAH-ah/femaleKwegyir“An Akan male personal name; it is not a standard Wednesday-born day name.”/KWEH-jeer/maleKweku“A boy born on Wednesday”/KWEH-koo/maleKyeame“A respected spokesperson—someone trusted to represent others wisely”/chee-AH-meh/maleKyei“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/CHAY/maleKyerematen“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/maleKyeremeh“A well-established Akan family name used personally as a sign of family continuity”/cheh-reh-MEH/anyKyidom“Support, backing, or a rear guard; from Akan akyidom/kyidom.”/chee-DOHM/male
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Maame““Mother”; also a respectful form of address for a woman. It is commonly used in female Akan names.”/MAH-meh/femaleMansa“A treasured third daughter”/MAN-sah/femaleManu“A treasured second child”/MAH-noo/anyMensa“A treasured third child”/MEN-sah/anyMensah“A third-born child with a cherished place in the family”/MEN-sah/maleMframawaa“A female Akan name associated directly with mframa, “wind” or “breeze.””/m-frah-mah-WAH/femaleMinkah“A well-attested Akan family name also used as a personal name in Ghana”/MIN-kah/anyMireku“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mee-REH-koo/male
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Nana“A respected elder or royal person; a name carrying dignity and honor”/NAH-nah/anyNhyira“Blessing—a child welcomed as a precious gift”/n-JEE-rah/anyNhyiraba“A child welcomed as especially blessed and destined to bring goodness to others.”/NYEE-rah-bah/anyNimako“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nee-MAH-koh/anyNketia“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/anyNketiah“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nkeh-TEE-ah/maleNkosuo“Progress and advancement in life”/en-koh-SOO-oh/anyNkrumah“The ninth-born child”/en-KROO-mah/maleNkunim“Victory—a joyful name for a child who overcomes challenges”/nkoo-NEEM/anyNkwa“Life—a treasured gift sustained by God”/n-KWAH/anyNokware“Truthfulness, honesty, and a trustworthy heart”/noh-KWAH-reh/anyNsia“A sixth-born child, cherished in the continuing family story”/n-SEE-ah/anyNsiah“A treasured sixth child”/n-SEE-ah/anyNson“A treasured seventh child”/n-SOHN/anyNsoroma“Star—a bright, hopeful presence in the family”/n-soh-ROH-mah/anyNti““Because of” or “on account of” in Twi/Akan.”/n-TEE/anyNtiamoah“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/anyNtim“A child of determination and strength”/n-TEEM/maleNyame Nhyira“God’s blessing—a child seen as a blessing from above”/nyah-meh n-JEE-rah/anyNyameba“Child of God—held in God’s care and love”/nyah-meh-BAH/anyNyamekye“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”/nyah-meh-CHEH/anyNyamekyere““God has shown/revealed” (from Nyame, “God,” and kyere, “show/reveal”).”/nyah-meh-CHEH-reh/maleNyamewaa“God’s child; a warm expression of faith and divine care”/nyah-meh-WAH/femaleNyameye“God has done it; a name celebrating a wonderful answer to prayer”/NYAH-meh-yeh/anyNyansa“Wisdom, good sense, and thoughtful judgment”/NYAHN-sah/anyNyarko“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nyar-KOH/male
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Obaahemaa“Queen mother; a royal female leader.”/oh-bah-heh-MAH/femaleObeng“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-BENG/maleObiri“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-BEE-ree/maleObrempong“A great warrior and person of high standing”/oh-brem-PONG/maleOdame“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-DAH-meh/maleOdo“Love—a warm-hearted nature and care for others”/OH-doh/anyOduro“Medicine, remedy, or medicinal substance.”/oh-DOO-roh/maleOfori“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-FOH-ree/maleOforiwaa“A feminine Akan name built on Ofori, with the feminine element -waa.”/oh-foh-REE-wah/femaleOhemaa“Queenly, dignified, and worthy of love and honor”/oh-HEH-mah/femaleOhene“King, chief, or respected leader”/oh-HEH-neh/maleOheneba“Royal child, or child of a chief”/oh-heh-NEH-bah/anyOhenewaa“King’s daughter; royal daughter.”/oh-heh-NEH-wah/femaleOheneyere“Queen; the wife of a king/chief.”/oh-heh-neh-YEH-reh/femaleOkodie“Eagle.”/oh-KOH-dee-eh/maleOkomfo“Traditional priest, priest-diviner, or ritual specialist.”/oh-KOM-foh/maleOkyeame“Linguist, spokesperson, or chief’s official speaker.”/oh-chee-AH-meh/maleOkyere“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-CHEH-reh/maleOnyame“God.”/on-YAH-meh/maleOnyameba“A child belonging to God and held in divine care”/oh-NYAH-meh-bah/anyOpare“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-PAH-reh/maleOpoku“A strong, distinguished man; a name with chiefly prestige”/oh-POH-koo/maleOppong“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/OH-pong/maleOsagyefo“A liberator—someone who brings freedom and hope”/oh-sah-JEH-foh/maleOsei“A name associated with nobility, royal dignity, and prestige”/oh-SAY/maleOtchere“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-CHEH-reh/maleOteng“An established Akan masculine personal and family name; the proposed definition about courage and standing firm is not a secure translation.”/oh-TENG/maleOwusu“Strong and courageous”/oh-WOO-soo/male
P
Panyin“A precious child recognized as the elder twin”/PAHN-yin/anyPeprah“An established Akan family name and masculine personal name; no specific lexical meaning is confirmed by the supplied heritage description.”/PEH-prah/malePiesie“The first precious child in the family”/pee-eh-SEE-eh/anyPoku“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/POH-koo/malePokua“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/poh-KOO-ah/femalePokuaa“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/poh-KOO-ah/femalePrempeh“A prominent Asante royal/dynastic name, also used as a masculine personal and family name.”/PREM-peh/male
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Sakyi“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAH-chee/maleSarpong“A courageous commander and protector”/SAR-pong/maleSasu“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAH-soo/maleSefa“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SEH-fah/anySerwaa“A noble and distinguished woman”/seh-WAH/femaleSika“Gold and prosperity—a name wishing for abundance”/SEE-kah/any
T
Takyi“An established Akan masculine personal and family name; the supplied meaning about bravery and determination is not a secure translation.”/TAH-chee/maleTano“The Tano River, a powerful and life-giving presence”/TAH-noh/maleTawia“A precious child who arrived as the second twin”/tah-WEE-ah/anyTawiah“The second-born of twins, welcomed as part of a remarkable family pair”/tah-WEE-ah/maleTutu“A traditional Akan name associated with a notable chiefly and historical lineage”/TOO-too/maleTweneboah“An established Akan male personal and family name; the supplied traits-based gloss is not a verified literal meaning.”/tweh-neh-BOH-ah/maleTwum“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/twm/male
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Y
Yaa“Born on Thursday”/YAH/femaleYaba“A girl born on Thursday”/YAH-bah/femaleYamoah“An established Akan male personal and family name; the “warrior with courage and determination” definition is not a verified literal meaning.”/yah-MOH-ah/maleYankah“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YAN-kah/maleYaw“Born on Thursday”/YOW/maleYeboah“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/yeh-BOH-ah/maleYiadom“An established Akan male personal and family name; the specific “comes to help the family” gloss is not reliably verified.”/yee-AH-dom/maleYirenkyi“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/yee-ren-CHEE/maleYoofi“A boy born on Thursday”/YOO-fee/male