Akua

This article is about the African name. For the Hawaiian word, see Akua (Hawaiian god).
Akua
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameAkan people
Meaningborn on a Wednesday
Region of originAkan people
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Akua is an Akan female given name among the Akan people (i.e. Ashanti, Akuapem, Bono, Akwamu, Akyem,Fante) in Ghana that means "born on a Wednesday" in Akan language, following their day naming system. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days.

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