Kwame

The Meaning & Origin of the Name Kwame

Gender Boy
Origin African
Letters 5
Syllables 2
Pronunciation kwah-meh

Kwame, which has 5 letters and 2 syllables, is a male name of African origin.

Meaning of Kwame

born on a Saturday

Kwame is a male name of Akan origin, commonly given to boys born on a Saturday.

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Meaning born on a Saturday
Origin African
Gender Boy
Popularity (US) #947 in 1992 Declining Fast
Rarity (US) Rare (Top 1000)
Era 90s name

Background & History of The Name Kwame

The name Kwame is derived from the Akan language, specifically from the Akan naming tradition where children are named based on the day of the week they are born. In Ghana, it is a common practice to name boys born on Saturday as Kwame. Notable bearers include Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana and a significant figure in the country's independence movement, highlighting the name's cultural and historical significance.

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