Kweku Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKWEH-koo / /ˈkwɛku/Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
A boy born on Wednesday
Historical & Cultural Background
Kweku is a name from the Akan people of Ghana, where names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born. In Akan culture, each day has specific names associated with it for boys and girls. Kweku is specifically for boys born on Wednesday, reflecting the cultural significance of birth timing in naming practices.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kwaku
International Variants
- Kweku (Akan/Ghana)
Famous people named Kweku
Kweku Adoboli is a Ghanaian-born British trader known for his involvement in a significant trading scandal.
Kweku Agyeman is a Ghanaian politician who has served in various governmental roles.
Fictional characters named Kweku
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kweku was first seen in the United States in 1987. Kweku has ranked as high as #1282 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kweku has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kweku
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |