Kwame

At a Glance: Name: Kwame – Meaning: born on Saturday – Origin: Akan (Ghana) — traditional day-name – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KWAH-may

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Kwame is a boy's name from the Akan people of Ghana, part of a traditional day-name system — it's given to boys born on a Saturday. It's pronounced KWAH-may. If you're drawn to names that carry a built-in, literal meaning tied to the day a child arrives, this is a straightforward and clear choice.

Meaning & Origin of Kwame

Meaning: Born on saturday.

Origin: Akan (Ghana) — traditional day-name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kwame

Phonetic: KWAH-may   IPA: /ˈkwɑːmeɪ/

Popularity of Kwame

Kwame reached its high point in the U.S. in 1990, when 299 babies were given the name, ranking it #583 that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #3297, with just 36 babies recorded, in Social Security data spanning 1960 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1960–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kwame mean?

Born on saturday. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kwame)

How do you pronounce Kwame?

Kwame is pronounced KWAH-may (IPA: /ˈkwɑːmeɪ/).

Is Kwame a popular name right now?

Kwame peaked at #583 in 1990 and is ranked #3297 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1960–2024.)

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