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Kwesi Mitchell
Kwesi is a Ghanaian name, Ghanaian male given name. In the Ghanaian tradition of "day names", it refers to children born on a Sunday. Notable people with this name include: * Kwesi Ahoomey-Zunu, Togolese politician * Kwesi Ahwoi (born 1946), Ghanaian politician * Kwesi Akomia Kyeremateng, Ghanaian politician * Kwesi Akwansah Andam (1946–2007), Ghanaian academic * Kwesi Amissah-Arthur (1951–2018), Ghanaian economist, academic and politician * Kwesi Amoako Atta (born 1951), Ghanaian lawyer, management consultant and politician * Kwesi Amoako-Atta (1920–1983), Ghanaian banker and politician * Kwesi Appiah (born 1990), Ghanaian football player * Kwesi Armah (1929–2006), Ghanaian politician and diplomat * Kwesi Arthur (born 1994), Ghanaian musician * Kwesi Boakye (born 1999), American actor, voice actor and singer * Kwesi Botchwey (born 1944), Ghanaian politician * Kwesi Brew (1928–2007), Ghanaian poet and diplomat * Kwesi Browne (born 31 January 1994), Trinidad and Tobago male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanaian Name
Ghanaian names (or personal names in Ghana) consist of several given names and surnames based on the language of ethnic groups in Ghana: including Akan, Mole-Dagombas, Ga, Ewe and Nzema. Frequently, children are given a "day name" which corresponds to the day in the week when they were born. These day names have further meanings concerning the soul and character of the person. Middle names have considerably more variety and can refer to their birth order, twin status, or an ancestor's middle name. These names are also used among Ghanaians living abroad and among Africans living in the diaspora who wish to identify with their ancestral homeland. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the enslaved people from modern day Ghana in the Caribbean were referred to as Coromantees. Most day names among the Mole-Dagombas are usually given to girls, and few are given to both sexes. Most Ghanaians have at least one name from this system, even if they also have an Arabic or western name. No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |