Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 06, 2024

Kwasi

US Popularity Rank: 14825

Origin: Ghanaian

Meaning: Born on Sunday

Kwasi is a masculine name of Ghanaian origin. From the Twi language, this name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they’re born. Kwasi, also spelled Kwesi and coming from Kwasiada, translates to “born on Sunday.” Sunday can represent many things for the Akan people, from being a day of rest to being an important day during the Adae festival. If you want to always commemorate baby as another reason to celebrate this day, Kwasi can make for a great choice.

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