Ghana’s largest ethnic group, the Akan, traditionally name their children after the day of the week they were born on. Many Ghanaians are descended from the Akan tribe and so the custom has remained popular to this day, with a specific male and female name for each day. These day names are bestowed upon a child along with other ancestral and religious names.
The names and their derivatives not only refer to the day of the week, but also to characteristics believed to go along with each day. According to Ghanaian tradition, Monday’s child is nurturing and dependable, while Tuesday’s child is a problem-solver with a balanced attitude.
Ghanaians usually have a number of names, often including an English or Christian name and a middle name that may refer to their order of birth or whether they are a twin. Commonly, Ghanaians’ middle names will be inherited from another family member.
That's very interesting, @michaelcj
Followed you, Michael Chijioke
Nice write up bro
I grew up with the understanding that Ghanaians. Derived their surname from their mother's side... Still wondering if true though
Oh ok
When did you visit Ghana?
Once
Keep it up bro. Nice writing
Thanks @sanjay2011s