Kwaku
Meaning of Kwaku
Kwaku is a male name with Ghanaian Akan origin. In the Akan language, Kwaku means "born on Wednesday." The name is pronounced as KWAH-koo (/kwa-kʌ/). Variations of this name include Kweku. Kwaku has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1970. While not among the most popular names, it has maintained a steady presence over the years. In recent years, Kwaku has been given to around 8 to 15 newborn boys annually in the United States. Despite its relatively low usage, Kwaku carries a unique cultural association and can be a great choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Ghanaian Akan
- Pronunced as KWAH-koo (/kwa-kʌ/)
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Notable People Named Kwaku
| Kwaku Agyemang-Manu is a Ghanaian politician, Member of Parliament for Dormaa Central, Minister of Health, and a Chartered Management Accountant with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of Ghana. |
| Kwaku Addo Sakyi-Addo is a Ghanaian journalist known for his work with Reuters and the BBC, and currently hosts a political talk show on Asaase Radio. |
| Kwaku Dua I - Kwaku Dua Panin was the eighth Asantehene of the Ashanti Empire from 25 August 1834 until his death. |
| Kwaku Sintim-Misa, also known as "KSM," is a multi-talented Ghanaian actor, director, satirist, talk show host, and author, best known for hosting The KSM Show on radio and television. |
| Kwaku Agyenim Boateng - Kwaku Agyenim-Boateng is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Berekum West constituency in the Bono Region. |
| Ghanaian gospel singer Kwaku Gyasi gained recognition with his album 'Ayeyi' and won multiple awards for his music. |
| Kwaku Acheampong Bonful was a Ghanaian politician who served in the First and Second Parliament of the Fourth Republic, representing the Prestea-Huni Valley constituency. |
| Kwaku Ofori Asiamah is a Ghanaian politician who has been serving as the Minister for Transport in Ghana since February 2017. |
| Kwaku Manu is a multi-talented Ghanaian actor, musician, and presenter who released his first single "E'nfa nhoahoa ho" in 2012. |
| Kwaku Sekyi-Appiah was a Ghanaian politician who served as a member of the first parliament of the second Republic of Ghana, representing the Asikuma-Brakwa constituency as a member of the Progress Party (PP). |
| Kwaku Boateng is a Canadian high jumper with a personal best of 2.34 metres, who has represented both Ghana and Canada in international competitions. |
