Kwame-Baffour
/ kwah-MEH bah-FOOR /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Noble
Meaning & Etymology
born on Saturday and is noble
born on Saturday and is noble
Etymology
Combination of kwame (born on Saturday) and baffour (noble).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kwa > Akan
Cultural context
Traditionally given to boys who are expected to be noble and just.
Symbolism
Represents nobility, justice, and the blessings associated with being born on Saturday.
Naming ceremony
The Ashanti naming ceremony includes the recitation of the child’s lineage and the offering of drinks to the ancestors.