Kweku-Ananse
/ kweh-koo-ah-NAH-nseh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Resourceful
Meaning & Etymology
Born on Wednesday with spider-like qualities
Born on Wednesday with spider-like qualities
Etymology
Combination of Kweku (born on Wednesday) and Ananse (spider, trickster).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kwa > Potou-Tano
Cultural context
Akan names often reflect the day of the week a child is born and convey additional attributes.
Symbolism
Represents a child who is clever and resourceful, embodying the traits of the spider.
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