Akan Day Names: What Your Day Name Means
In Akan tradition, every child is given a name based on the day of the week they were born, known as a "kra din," or soul name. This day name is believed to reflect something of the character the child carries into the world. CASA London's Day Name Necklaces celebrate the seven women's day names, one for each day of the week. Find your day below.
- Monday: Adwoa
- Tuesday: Abena
- Wednesday: Akua
- Thursday: Yaa
- Friday: Afia
- Saturday: Ama
- Sunday: Akosua
Adwoa: Monday born
Adwoa is the name given to girls born on a Monday. Those named Adwoa are traditionally associated with calmness, tranquility, coolness under pressure, skillfulness, and passion.
Shop the Adwoa Name Necklace →Abena: Tuesday born
Abena is the name given to girls born on a Tuesday. Those named Abena are traditionally associated with intuition, creativity, determination, and positivity.
Shop the Abena Name Necklace →Akua: Wednesday born
Akua is the name given to girls born on a Wednesday. Those named Akua are traditionally associated with being vigilant, hardworking, daring, caring, helpful, and loyal.
Shop the Akua Name Necklace →Yaa: Thursday born
Yaa is the name given to girls born on a Thursday. Those named Yaa are traditionally associated with skillfulness, confidence, persistence, intelligence, and optimism.
Shop the Yaa Name Necklace →Afia: Friday born
Afia is the name given to girls born on a Friday. Those named Afia are traditionally associated with creativity, adaptability, and a warm, nurturing spirit.
Shop the Afia Name Necklace →Ama: Saturday born
Ama is the name given to girls born on a Saturday. Those named Ama are traditionally associated with strength, wisdom, determination, leadership, loyalty, and a grounded nature.
Shop the Ama Name Necklace →Akosua: Sunday born
Akosua is the name given to girls born on a Sunday. Those named Akosua are traditionally associated with being protective and patient, along with confidence, adaptability, helpfulness, and intelligence.
Shop the Akosua Name Necklace →Frequently asked questions
What is an Akan day name?
An Akan day name, or "kra din," is a traditional name given to a child based on the day of the week they were born. Each day of the week has its own name for boys and its own name for girls.
How do I find my Akan day name?
Find the day of the week you were born on and match it to the name listed above. CASA London's Day Name Necklaces cover the seven women's day names, from Adwoa for Monday through to Akosua for Sunday.
Do Akan day names have different meanings for men and women?
Yes. Each day of the week has a distinct name for boys and for girls. CASA London's Day Name Necklace collection features the seven women's day names.
Can I get a day name necklace for someone else as a gift?
Yes. Day Name Necklaces make a personal, meaningful gift when you know the recipient's day of birth. If you would like a name that falls outside the day name system, CASA London's Bespoke Name Necklace offers a personalised alternative.