Kwasi

Kwasi is a male first name that is considered a variant of Akwasi or Kwesi and carries the meaning 'born on Sunday' or, in a free translation, 'the one born on a Sunday'. It is a name from the Akan culture.

What does the name Kwasi mean?

The name Kwasi, a form of Akwasi or Kwesi, means 'born on Sunday' or, more freely, 'the one born on a Sunday'. Among the Akan, an ethnic group in West Africa, particularly in Ghana, it is common to name children after the day of the week they are born. Boys born on a Sunday often bear the names Akwasi or Kwesi. Variants of Kwasi also include Kwashi and Kwassi, while the female counterpart is Akosua.

Where does the name Kwasi come from?

Kwasi has its roots in Akan and means 'born on Sunday' or 'the one born on a Sunday'. The word components consist of Ak and Wasi, which carry this meaning in Akan. The language is African, specifically Ewe, Ghanaian, and West African.

How do you pronounce Kwasi?

The pronunciation of Kwasi is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Kwa-si' [ˈkwaːzi]. The distinctive consonant combination -kw- gives it a striking and dynamic start. The bright -i at the end adds a certain lightness and openness to the name. Kwasi has a lively, international sound and radiates rhythm, confidence, and a warm, African tone.

Popularity

In Germany, Kwasi is a rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2013 at 1,939th place. Over the past ten years, Kwasi has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,098th.

Famous people

• Kwasi Appiah (Ghanaian footballer)
• Kwasi Danquah (Ghanaian musician)
• Kwasi Jones Martin (musician from England)
• Kwasi Okyere Wriedt (German footballer)
• Kwasi Owusu (Ghanaian footballer)
• Kwasi Songui (Canadian actor)
• Kwasi Wiredu (philosopher)