Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-week

In today's lesson, you will learn how to write and pronounce the 7 days of the week in Twi (Akan) language.

You'll also learn a cultural tradition (named "Kradin") associated to the days of the week.

The Akan people, primarily from Ghana and some parts of Ivory Coast, have a unique tradition of naming children based on the days of the week they were born.

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Days of the week in Akan (Twi) / Soul Names (Kradin)

The Akan people have a unique tradition of naming children based on the days of the week they were born. These names are thought to have specific meanings and are believed to influence the character and destiny of the individual.

We call these "day names" Kradin (soul names). Below I list the days of the week in Twi, along with the male and female soul names given to people born each day.

Day of the week in Twi	Day of the week in English	Female Soul Name	Male Soul Name	General Traits or Meaning
Ɛdwoada	Monday	Adwoa	Kwadwo	The name implies peace and calmness.
Ɛbenada	Tuesday	Abena	Kwabena	Associated with the planet Mars, this name implies a person who is assertive and energetic.
Wukuada	Wednesday	Akua	Kwaku	The name is linked to the spider, which signifies wisdom and creativity.
Yawoada	Thursday	Yaa	Yaw	This name signifies the Earth, symbolizing hard work and responsibility.
Efiada	Friday	Afia	Kofi	Linked to Venus, this name implies love and beauty.
Memeneda	Saturday	Ama	Kwame	Associated with Saturn, this name represents wisdom and divinity.
Kwasiada	Sunday	Akosua	Kwasi	This name is linked to the sun, symbolizing leadership and vitality.

Sources

• http://www.afropedea.org/asante-ashante-calendar
• https://learnakan.com/days-of-the-week-in-twi/

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