Paa Kwesi
/ paa-KWE-si /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- 19th century
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
A male born on Thursday
Paa Kwesi is a compound name in Twi, a dialect of the Akan language. 'Paa' means 'male' and 'Kwesi' refers to a male born on Thursday, as per the Akan day-naming system.
Cultural Context
A male born on Thursday
Etymology
Paa Kwesi is a compound name in Twi, a dialect of the Akan language. ‘Paa’ means ‘male’ and ‘Kwesi’ refers to a male born on Thursday, as per the Akan day-naming system.
Cultural context
In Akan culture, the day of the week on which a child is born has great significance and often influences the choice of the child’s name. The name Paa Kwesi reflects the importance of the day of birth in Akan tradition.
Famous People
Paa Kwesi Nduom
politics · Ghana · b. 1953
A Ghanaian politician and businessman who has served in various ministerial positions in Ghana.