The story of Kwesi
Kwesi is the Akan day name for a boy born on Sunday. Akan children traditionally receive a soul name from the day of the week they were born.
Roots
Akan day name (Sunday).
Where it is used
Akosua is the Sunday girls' name.
Kwesi name FAQ
What does the name Kwesi mean?
Kwesi means “born on Sunday”. Akan day name (Sunday).
Where does the name Kwesi come from?
Kwesi is of Akan origin. Today it is used in Ghanaian families.
How do you pronounce Kwesi?
Kwesi is usually pronounced KWEH-see.
Is Kwesi a boy's or a girl's name?
Kwesi is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kwesi?
Related spellings and forms include Kwasi, Kwaku.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.