Adwoa
Adwoa is a girls' name of African origin meaning “born on Monday.” Adwoa is an Akan day name from Ghana, given to girls born on Monday.
how do you pronounce Adwoa?
ah-JO-ah
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what does Adwoa mean?
The name Adwoa means “born on Monday.” It comes from the African language tradition.
Adwoa is an Akan day name from Ghana, given to girls born on Monday. The Akan day-naming system (Adinamu) is a central feature of Ghanaian culture, believed to influence personality — Monday-born children are said to be calm, peaceful, and nurturing.
where does the name Adwoa come from?
Wikipedia confirms Adwoa is an Akan day name given to girls born on Monday in Ghana, Togo, southern Benin, and Ivory Coast, carrying the appellation Badwo or Akoto, meaning 'peace' — consistent with the belief that Monday-born girls are peaceful.
the history of Adwoa
Per Wikipedia, day names are a longstanding cultural practice among the Akan people, followed by all Akan who observe traditional customs; people born on a given day are believed to exhibit the characteristics associated with that day.
what are the nicknames and variants of Adwoa?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Adwoa?
- Adwoa Aboah (British-Ghanaian supermodel and mental health advocate)
- Adwoa Safo (Ghanaian politician and lawyer)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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