Akan tradition · Ghana

What's your Akan day name?

In Akan culture, every child is named for the day they were born. Pop in your birthday and meet the name that's been waiting for you!

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The seven day names

Each day of the week carries its own name for boys and girls, plus a spirit and a personality that goes with it.

How it works

Three easy steps, no sign-up, nothing stored.

1

Add your birthday

Pick the date you were born. Don't know the exact day? Ask the family. Someone always remembers!

2

Choose your form

Akan names come in a masculine and a feminine form. Choose the one that feels like you.

3

Meet your name

See your name, how it's pronounced and the traits tradition links to it. Then tell everyone!