Kweku: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: kw-ehk-oo
Origin: Unspecified
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Region Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
Meaning: Kweku means 'born on a Tuesday'.

Kweku is a name of Ghanaian origin, commonly used in the Akan language. It means "born on a Tuesday" and is often associated with the day of the week in traditional Ghanaian culture. The name has gained popularity globally as a unique and culturally rich choice. Over time, the use of the name Kweku has increased due to its positive connotations and the growing interest in African names.

Kweku Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kweku is currently #28488 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kweku is currently #12072 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kweku is currently #13938 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Kweku is currently #5940 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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