Boy Name
Kwame
"Born on Saturday"
About the Name Kwame
Kwame is a significant Akan name from Ghana meaning born on Saturday, part of the Akan day-naming tradition where children are named for the day of the week they are born. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana and a pan-African visionary, is the most famous bearer. The name carries deep West African cultural heritage, leadership, and historical significance.
Name Details
Origin
African
Syllables
2
Popularity Score
50/100
Meaning Category
joy
Famous People Named Kwame
- ● Kwame Nkrumah
- ● Kwame Brown
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