Akwasi
ah-KWAH-see
Akwasi is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “A Ghanaian name given to boys born on Sunday.”, and peaked in popularity in 1999.
What Akwasi Means
“A Ghanaian name given to boys born on Sunday.”
The Story of Akwasi
A Ghanaian name that carries the joy of Sunday morning and the strength of a benevolent spirit.
Akwasi is a traditional Akan name from Ghana, given to boys born on a Sunday. It is imbued with the cultural significance of the day of rest and worship, connecting to a lineage of spiritual continuity.
For your son, Akwasi is a name that suggests a bright spirit and a kind heart. You picture him approaching life with joy, a grounding presence filled with warmth and inner strength.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 1999
Total Births
35
First Recorded
1991
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