Kofi

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GenderMale
Word/nameAkan people
Meaningborn on a Friday
Region of originGhana
Kofi
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameAkan people
Meaningborn on a Friday
Region of originGhana
Other names
Related names

Kofi is an Akan masculine given name among the Akan people (such as the Bono, Akyem, Akwamu, Ashanti and Fante) in Ghana that is given to a boy born on Friday.[1] Traditionally in Ghana, a child would receive their Akan day name during their Outdooring, eight days after birth.[1][2]

According to Akan tradition, people born on particular days exhibit certain characteristics or attributes.[1][2] Kofi has the appellation "Kyini", "Otuo" and "Ntiful" meaning "wanderer" and "traveller."[1][2]

In the Akan culture, day names are known to be derived from deities. Kofi originated from Kwaofida and the Lord of life's home deity of the day Friday.[3][4] Males named Kofi are known to be adventurers and indecisive thus taking time to settle. They are highly motivated and competent.[3][4]

Male variants of Kofi

Day names in Ghana vary in spelling among the various Akan subgroups. The name is spelt Kofi by the Akuapem, Ashanti, Bono, Akwamu, Akyem and Fante subgroups. Other versions of Kofi are Fiifi and Yoofi.[1][5]

Female version of Kofi

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 female child born on Friday is Efua, Afua, Afia, Effie.[1]

Notable people with the name

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