Adwoa
| Pronunciation | [adʑᶣoa] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language | Akan languages |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Akan |
| Derivation | dwo 'peace' |
| Meaning | born on a Monday; |
| Region of origin | Akan people |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Adjoa, Adjua, Adjuba, Juba |
| Related names | |
Adwoa is a given name used for women born on Monday in Western Africa, particularly Ghana and some parts of Togo, southern Benin and Ivory Coast. Day names are a cultural practice of the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It is actually practiced by all Akan (i.e. all the various Akan subgroups) people who follow traditional customs. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Adwoa has the appellation Badwo or Akoto meaning peace. Thus, females named Adwoa are supposed to be peaceful.