Kwame
KWAH-may
Popularity
#3297
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
3,951
Peak Year
#307 in 1990
First Recorded
1960
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Akan origin, Kwame means 'born on Saturday' in Ghana. It is a traditional name given to boys born on that day.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Kwame Nkrumah
First president of Ghana; major Pan-Africanist leader
Kwame Alexander
Award-winning American children's book author and poet
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