Quame
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Quame is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “A masculine Ghanaian Akan name meaning 'born on Saturday'. It is a common and traditional name in Ghana.”, and peaked in popularity in 2001.
What Quame Means
“A masculine Ghanaian Akan name meaning 'born on Saturday'. It is a common and traditional name in Ghana.”
The Story of Quame
Born on a Saturday, this name carries the strength and wisdom of Ghana's history, a legacy of leadership for your son.
Quame is a masculine Ghanaian Akan name, traditionally given to males born on a Saturday. It signifies strength and leadership, deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Ghana and first recorded in the mid-1980s.
This name is for your son, who you feel carries an inherent wisdom and determination. Quame suits a boy destined to be a strong leader, guided by a deep sense of purpose.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Kwame Nkrumah
First Prime Minister and President of Ghana, a key figure in African independence.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#11 in 2001
Total Births
65
First Recorded
1986
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