When a baby is born in Ghana, a lot of thinking goes into the naming, just like in cultures all around the world. The Ghanaians believe that a name not just accompanies a person for the rest of his or her life, but is also a critical rite of passage. Hence, they pick a meaningful name for their children.
Besides the meaning, Ghanaian names are also derived from their ethnic Akan names. According to the rules of this ethnic group, baby names should be based on the day the child was born. They believe that a child born on a particular day has certain exclusive traits, which should be reflected in their names. The other factors considered by Ghanaians include the time and circumstance surrounding the birth, the religious views, ancestors, and the father’s name.
Even the naming convention in Ghana is unique and quite unlike other systems in the world. When a baby is born, he’s kept indoors for at least seven days. The mother can come out, but the baby cannot unless it’s an emergency. The baby is named on the eighth day.
If you’re looking for a beautiful Ghanaian name for your child, look no further. MomJunction has got you an extensive list of Ghana names with meanings.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Abigail | Father in rejoicing | Girl | |||
Andrew | A born warrior who is manly and brave | Boy | |||
Angela | An angel sent from heaven to spread peace and love | Girl | |||
Charles | Variant of Karl; brave | Boy | |||
Daniel | A Prophet | Boy | |||
Eric | ever or eternal ruler. | Boy | |||
Evans | god is good. | Boy | |||
Felicia | One blessed with luck | Girl | |||
Isaac | He will laugh, he will rejoice | Boy | |||
Jennifer | Old Welsh - White; Fair; Blessed; Holy; Smooth; Soft; A variant spelling is Jenifer | Girl | |||
Jessica | Hebrew - God Beholds; Foresight; God's Gift; God's Grace; A variant form is Jessi | Girl | |||
Joe | God will increase,nickname for Joseph,the ultimate good guy | Boy | |||
John | Eldest son of Saul,God is Benevolent,merciful and gracious | Boy | |||
Mary | Hebrew - Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To Swell; A variant form of Marilyn; As Mary; | Girl | |||
Michael | One of the seven archangels of the God | Boy | |||
Miriam | Hebrew - Sea of Bitternes; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; To swell; A variant form of Mary | Girl | |||
Portia | A Latin name meaning pig or a hog | Girl | |||
Tracy | From the Irish word 'treasach', meaning fighter, higher, more powerful or superior | Girl | |||
Ababio | Child that keeps coming. | Unisex | |||
Abam | The second child after twins. | Boy | |||
Abeeku | One who is born on Wednesday | Boy | |||
Abina | One born on a Tuesday | Girl | |||
Aboagye | One who is powerful and complete. | Boy | |||
Abronoma | Dove | Boy | |||
Acheampong | One that gave birth to the king. | Boy | |||
Addae | The morning sun. | Boy | |||
Adekorafo | Treasurer | Boy | |||
Adjo | One who is born on a Monday. | Boy | |||
Adjua | The one born on Monday. | Girl | |||
Adom | Help from Go; (Akan Origin) | Boy | |||
Adric | one who is a blessed ruler | Boy | |||
Adwenpa | One who gives good ideas. | Boy | |||
Adwoa | One born on a Monday. | Girl | |||
Adzo | The one born on Monday. | Girl | |||
Afafa | The first child of the second husband. | Girl | |||
Afryea | The born during good times. | Girl | |||
Afuom | On the field. | Unisex | |||
Agyei | Messenger From God. | Boy | |||
Agyenim | The great one from God. | Boy | |||
Agymah | One who leaves his community. | Boy | |||
Ajoba | One who is born on Monday. | Girl | |||
Akuba | One who is born on Wednesday | Girl | |||
Akwete | Elder of the twins. | Girl | |||
Antobam | The posthumous child. | Girl | |||
Araba | The one who is born on a Tuesday. | Girl | |||
Awusi | The one who is born on a Sunday. | Girl | |||
Bediako | One who is in war. | Boy | |||
Boahinmaa | The one who has left her community. | Girl | |||
Botwe | The 8th born. | Boy | |||
Bubune | Honor to Him | Boy | |||