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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Day-name meaning 'born on Sunday'
- Origin
- Akan (Ghana) — day name
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-ko-SOO-uh
Akosua is an Akan day name from Ghana, given to a child born on Sunday. It's pronounced ah-ko-SOO-uh, and the name tells the story of the day your baby arrives.
Meaning & Origin of Akosua
Meaning: Day-name meaning 'born on Sunday'.
Origin: Akan (Ghana) — day name.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Akosua
ah-ko-SOO-uhIPA /ɑːkʊˈsuːə/
Popularity of Akosua
Akosua is rare in the U.S.: it ranked #13495 in 2024 with just 6 babies given the name. Its high point came in 1976, when it reached #6054 with 9 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Akosua mean?
Day-name meaning ‘born on Sunday’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Akosua?
Akosua is pronounced ah-ko-SOO-uh (IPA: /ɑːkʊˈsuːə/).
Is Akosua a popular name right now?
Akosua peaked at #6054 in 1976 and is ranked #13495 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)
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