Kwesi
Kwesi is a boys' name of African origin meaning “born on Sunday.” Kwesi is the Akan day name for boys born on Sunday, associated with the universe and cosmic energy.
how do you pronounce Kwesi?
KWEH-see
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what does Kwesi mean?
The name Kwesi means “born on Sunday.” It comes from the African language tradition.
Kwesi is the Akan day name for boys born on Sunday, associated with the universe and cosmic energy. Sunday-born children in Akan tradition are said to possess leadership qualities and spiritual authority, making Kwesi a name of quiet power and celestial connection.
where does the name Kwesi come from?
Wikipedia confirms Kwesi is a Ghanaian male given name, used in the tradition of 'day names' for children born on a Sunday, matching the birth-day meaning given elsewhere.
the history of Kwesi
The source is mainly a list of notable modern bearers, which documents Kwesi's ongoing use as a real Ghanaian given name, but it says nothing about the cosmic or leadership associations claimed for Sunday-born children elsewhere.
who are famous people named Kwesi?
- Kwesi Arthur (Ghanaian rapper and BET Award nominee)
- Kwesi Nyantakyi (former president of the Ghana Football Association)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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