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Origin: Ghanaian

Meaning: Born on Saturday

Kwame is a masculine name of Ghanaian origin, meaning “born on Saturday.” A beloved name in Akan communities, Kwame is part of the tradition of naming children by the day of the week they were born. The feminine name for a little one born on Saturday is Amma. Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana's first president and liberated his people from Great Britain’s rule in 1957. A title steeped in majesty and strength will surely equip baby Kwame with the confidence to take on the world.