Kwesi
k-wesi,
kwe-si
US Popularity:21274
Origin:Ghanaian
Meaning:Born on Sunday
Kwesi is a masculine Ghanaian name of Akan origin. This charming moniker has been growing in popularity in recent years, and it has an intriguing history. It originates from the day naming system of the Asante people, one of Ghana’s most prominent ethnicities. And while it means “born on Sunday,” we are sure that your little Kwesi will be a delight seven days a week.
How Popular Is The Name Kwesi?
U.S. Births
Overall:Kwesi is currently #21274 in U.S. births
Boy:Kwesi is currently #10282 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#10282
in 2023
+ 103
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Kwesi, April 2024
Behind the Name, Kwasi, April 2024
What is in a Name? Ghanaian Personal Names as Information Sources by Olive Akpebu Adjah, pg. 7
Britannica, Asante, people, March 2024
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