Akua
Akua is a girls' name of African origin meaning “born on Wednesday.” Akua is the Akan day name for girls born on Wednesday, associated with patience and understanding.
how do you pronounce Akua?
ah-KOO-ah
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what does Akua mean?
The name Akua means “born on Wednesday.” It comes from the African language tradition.
Akua is the Akan day name for girls born on Wednesday, associated with patience and understanding. In the Akan tradition, the day of birth shapes one's kra (soul) and destiny. Wednesday's children are considered thoughtful and empathetic, natural mediators in their communities.
where does the name Akua come from?
Wikipedia confirms Akua is an Akan female given name meaning 'born on a Wednesday,' following the same day-naming system as other Akan day names.
the history of Akua
The source states that people born on a particular day are believed to exhibit characteristics associated with that day, but it doesn't specify what those traits are for Wednesday, so the patience, empathy, and 'natural mediator' claims made elsewhere aren't confirmed here.
who are famous people named Akua?
- Akua Kuenyehia (Ghanaian judge at the International Criminal Court)
- Akua Naru (American-Ghanaian hip-hop artist and poet)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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