The Akan names signify the day one is born. According to Akan tradition, each child is born with a name associated to their soul. The day the child is born is therefore determined by the soul.
| Day | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Kwasi | Akosua |
| Monday | Kwadwo | Adwoa |
| Tuesday | Kwabena | Abenaa |
| Wednesday | Kwaku | Akua |
| Thursday | Yaw | Yaa |
| Friday | Kofi | Afua |
| Saturday | Kwame | Ama |