What is Akan Names?

Akan names come from a traditional naming system for people from
countries such as Togo, Ivory Coast and Ghana. A child’s name is determined
by factors surrounding his or her birth.
For example, the day of their birth or the manner in which they were born
may determine which name they get irrespective of their gender.
These Akan names signify the day one is born. According to Akan tradition,
each child is born with a name associated to their soul. The day the child is
born is therefore determined by the soul Read more.