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'''Akosua''' is an ] given name to a female child born on Sunday (Kwasiada).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=(PDF) The Sociolinguistic of Akan Personal Names|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/239815297_The_Sociolinguistic_of_Akan_Personal_Names|access-date=2021-04-06|website=ResearchGate|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Kamunya|first=Mercy|date=2018-10-19|title=Akan names and their meanings|url=https://yen.com.gh/115080-akan-names-meanings.html|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.|language=en}}</ref> Although some might believe it is mostly practised by the Ashanti people, it is actually practised by all Akan (i.e ], ], ], ]) people who follow traditional customs. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Akosua has the appellation Dampo meaning agility. Thus, females named Akosua are supposed to be agile.<ref name=":0" /> '''Akosua''' is an ] given name to a female child born on Sunday (Kwasiada).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=(PDF) The Sociolinguistic of Akan Personal Names|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/239815297_The_Sociolinguistic_of_Akan_Personal_Names|first=Kofi Kofi |last=Agyekum|access-date=2021-04-06|website=ResearchGate|language=en|doi=10.53228/njas.v15i2.24|date=January 2006}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Kamunya|first=Mercy|date=2018-10-19|title=Akan names and their meanings|url=https://yen.com.gh/115080-akan-names-meanings.html|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.|language=en}}</ref> Although some might believe it is mostly practised by the Ashanti people, it is actually practised by all Akan (i.e ], ], ], ]) people who follow traditional customs. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Akosua has the appellation Dampo meaning agility. Thus, females named Akosua are supposed to be agile.<ref name=":0" />


== Origin and meaning == == Origin and meaning ==
In the ] culture, day names are known to be derived from deities. Akosua is originated from Koyasi and from the Lord of Life Descent deity of the day Sunday.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2019-11-09|title='Day born names’ in Dagbani, Ewe and Fante|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Day-born-names-in-Dagbani-Ewe-and-Fante-797733|access-date=2021-04-06|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=The Akan Day Names and Their Embedded Ancient Symbolism|url=https://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/8691/the-akan-day-names-and-their-embedded-ancient-symb.html|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}</ref> Females born on Sunday are known to be leaders in society or "clearer of the way" (obue-akwan). They are very inquisitive and tend to be pulled into a thing of interest.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> In the ] culture, ] are known to be derived from deities. Akosua is originated from Koyasi and from the Lord of Life Descent deity of the day Sunday.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2019-11-09|title='Day born names’ in Dagbani, Ewe and Fante|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Day-born-names-in-Dagbani-Ewe-and-Fante-797733|access-date=2021-04-06|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=The Akan Day Names and Their Embedded Ancient Symbolism| url=https://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/8691/the-akan-day-names-and-their-embedded-ancient-symb.html|first=Vanessa |last=Danso|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}</ref> Females born on Sunday are known to be leaders in society or "clearer of the way" (obue-akwan). They are very inquisitive and tend to be pulled into a thing of interest.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />


== Female variants == == Female variants ==
Day names in ] have varying spellings. This is so because of the various ] subgroups. Each ] subgroup has a similar or different spelling for the day name to other ] subgroups.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> Akosua is spelt Akosua by the ] and ] subgroups while the ] subgroup spell it as Esi.<ref name=":2" /> Day names in Ghana have varying spellings. This is so because of the various ] subgroups. Each Akan subgroup has a similar or different spelling for the day name to other Akan subgroups.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> Akosua is spelt Akosua by the ] and ] subgroups while the ] subgroup spell it as Esi.<ref name=":2" />


== Male version == == Male version ==
In the ] culture and other local cultures in ], day names come in pairs for males and females. The variant of the name used for a male child born on Sunday is ] or ].<ref name=":2" /> In the Akan culture and other local cultures in Ghana, day names come in pairs for males and females. The variant of the name used for a male child born on Sunday is ] or ].<ref name=":2" />


== Notable people with the name == == Notable people with the name ==
Most Ghanaian children have their cultural day names in combination with their English or Christian names. Some notable people with such names are: Most Ghanaian children have their cultural day names in combination with their English or Christian names. Some notable people with such names are:


* ] Ghanaian Sports journalist * ] (born 1990), Ghanaian sports journalist
* ] Ghanaian actress<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Akosua: Name Meaning, Popularity, and Similar Names|url=https://nameberry.com/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Nameberry|language=en-US}}</ref> * ](born 1966), Ghanaian actress, film director, author and songwriter<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Akosua: Name Meaning, Popularity, and Similar Names|url=https://nameberry.com/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Nameberry|language=en-US}}</ref>
* ] Ghanaian middle distance runner<ref name=":4" /> * ] (born 1981), Ghanaian middle-distance runner<ref name=":4" />
* ] Ghanaian politician<ref name=":4" /> * ] (born 1947), Ghanaian politician<ref name=":4" />
* ] Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress<ref name=":4" /> * ] (born 1984), Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress<ref name=":4" />
* ] (born 1984), Ghanaian-American filmmaker and producer
* ], Ghanaian academic
* ] (born 1959), Ghanaian female highlife singer
<!--already listed above* ], Ghanaian actress, film director, author and songwriter-->


== See also == == See also ==
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== References == == References ==
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Given name among the Akan people

Akosua
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameAkan people
Meaningborn on a Sunday
Region of origin Ashanti
Empire of Ashanti
Other names
Related names

Akosua is an Akan given name to a female child born on Sunday (Kwasiada). Although some might believe it is mostly practised by the Ashanti people, it is actually practised by all Akan (i.e Ashanti, Akuapem, Akyem, Fante) people who follow traditional customs. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Akosua has the appellation Dampo meaning agility. Thus, females named Akosua are supposed to be agile.

Origin and meaning

In the Akan culture, day names are known to be derived from deities. Akosua is originated from Koyasi and from the Lord of Life Descent deity of the day Sunday. Females born on Sunday are known to be leaders in society or "clearer of the way" (obue-akwan). They are very inquisitive and tend to be pulled into a thing of interest.

Female variants

Day names in Ghana have varying spellings. This is so because of the various Akan subgroups. Each Akan subgroup has a similar or different spelling for the day name to other Akan subgroups. Akosua is spelt Akosua by the Akuapem and Ashanti subgroups while the Fante subgroup spell it as Esi.

Male version

In the Akan culture and other local cultures in Ghana, day names come in pairs for males and females. The variant of the name used for a male child born on Sunday is Kwasi or Akwasi.

Notable people with the name

Most Ghanaian children have their cultural day names in combination with their English or Christian names. Some notable people with such names are:

See also

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References

  1. ^ Agyekum, Kofi Kofi (January 2006). "(PDF) The Sociolinguistic of Akan Personal Names". ResearchGate. doi:10.53228/njas.v15i2.24. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  2. ^ Kamunya, Mercy (19 October 2018). "Akan names and their meanings". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  3. ^ "'Day born names' in Dagbani, Ewe and Fante". GhanaWeb. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  4. ^ Danso, Vanessa. "The Akan Day Names and Their Embedded Ancient Symbolism". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Akosua: Name Meaning, Popularity, and Similar Names". Nameberry. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
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