Kwame
Meaning of Kwame
Kwame is a male name with Akan origins. In the Akan language, it is pronounced as KWAA-may (/ˈkwɑ.meɪ/). It is also worth mentioning that variations of this name include Kwamena and Kwamina. Kwame has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1960, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 2600-2800 in terms of occurrence. Despite not being among the most popular names, Kwame carries a strong cultural significance and heritage for those who choose it for their child.
Pronunciation
Akan
- Pronunced as KWAA-may (/ˈkwɑ.meɪ/)
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Notable People Named Kwame
| Francis Kwame Nkrumah was a Ghanaian politician, revolutionary, and advocate of Pan-Africanism who served as the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana. |
| Kwame Alexander is an American writer known for his poetry and children's fiction. |
| Kwame Brathwaite was an American photojournalist and activist who popularized the phrase "Black is Beautiful" and documented life and culture in Harlem and Africa. |
| Quintin Kwame Alexander is an American professional basketball player currently playing for Club Trouville in the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol. |
| Ghanaian musician Kwame Yeboah is a multi-talented artist known for his work as a guitarist, keyboardist, producer, and recording engineer. |
| Kwame Karikari is a Ghanaian academic, journalist, and former Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. |
| Kwame Dixon is a political scientist and human rights activist specializing in race in the Americas, with a focus on African descendant people living in Latin America, North America, and South America. |
| Luther King Kwame Adinkra, also known as Kwame Adinkra or Apotiti Mati, is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist, singer, philanthropist, and public speaker, known for his role as the Morning Show Host on Pure FM and his previous position as the host and chief operating officer manager for Angel Broadcasting Network. |
| Kwame Evans Jr. - Kwame Gumo "KJ" Evans Jr. is a college basketball player for the Oregon Ducks in the Pac-12 Conference. |
| Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey is a Ghanaian politician serving as the Member of Parliament for the Keta constituency in the Volta Region of Ghana. |
| Kwame Sekou Cavil is a former gridiron football wide receiver. |
| Kwame Sarkodie is an American former professional soccer player. |
| Kwame Gyawu-Kyem was a Ghanaian politician and member of the first Parliament of the fourth Republic, representing the Atwima Mponua constituency for the National Democratic Congress. |
| Kwame Kizito is a Ghanaian footballer known for playing as a forward for Falkenbergs FF in the Allsvenskan league. |
| Kwame Delaney Ellis is a former American football defensive back who played for the New York Jets in 1996. |
