Boadi

Meaning & Etymology

Born on a Thursday

Born on a Thursday

Etymology

Derived from the Akan day name system where Bo (Thursday) combines with the suffix -adi.

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Kwa > Nyo > Potou-Tano > Tano > Central Tano > Akan

Cultural context

In Akan culture, children are named based on the day of the week they are born. ‘Boadi’ signifies a child born on Thursday, a day associated with peace and creativity.

Symbolism

The name ‘Boadi’ symbolises the qualities of Thursday, such as calmness and artistic inclination, traits believed to be inherited by those born on this day.

Naming ceremony

The Akan naming ceremony, called Kradin, typically occurs on the eighth day after birth. The child is given their day name, along with other traditional names, amidst family and community celebrations.

Related names

• Kwadwo (male)
• Adwoa (female)
• Kodwo (male)
• Abena (female)