Kwame
The Meaning & Origin of the Name Kwame
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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