Kweku
Meaning of Kweku
Kweku is a male name that has its origins in the Akan language, primarily spoken in Ghana. The name is pronounced as kweh-koo (/ˈkwe.ku/) in Akan. It is also sometimes spelled as Kwaku.
In terms of popularity, Kweku has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States. In 2019, there were 7 occurrences of the name, ranking it at 9740. While it may not be widely used, Kweku holds cultural significance and associations with Akan heritage.
Choosing the name Kweku for your baby boy would not only give him a unique and distinctive identity but also connect him to the rich culture and traditions associated with the Akan people.
Pronunciation
Akan
- Pronunced as kweh-koo (/ˈkwe.ku/)
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Notable People Named Kweku
| Kweku Adoboli is a Ghanaian investment manager and former stock trader known for his involvement in the 2011 UBS rogue trader scandal. |
| Kweku Akwei, also known as Isaac Lamptey Vanderpuije, was a Ghanaian politician who served as the member of parliament for the Ayawaso constituency and held leadership roles within the Convention People's Party. |
| Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Cape Coast South Constituency in the Central Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. |
