Akosua

The female first name Akosua comes from the West African Ewe language and translates to 'born on Sunday' or more loosely 'the one born on a Sunday.' This girl's name is particularly common in Ghana.

What does the name Akosua mean?

Akosua is a female first name that comes from the Ewe language in West Africa and carries the meaning 'born on Sunday' or 'the one born on a Sunday.' This name is especially widespread in Ghana.

Where does the name Akosua come from?

The origin of the name Akosua lies in the Ewe language, where it means 'born on Sunday' or 'the one born on a Sunday.' It belongs to the African languages and is specific to Ghana and West Africa.

How do you pronounce Akosua?

The pronunciation of Akosua is three to four syllables and has an open vocal structure. The name is generally pronounced as 'A-ko-su-a' [aˈkoːsu̯a], with an open A introducing the name with a warm note. The open vowel sequence allows for a flowing sound development. The ending '-a' gives the name a gentle, rounded finish. Akosua has a sonorous and distinctive character – present, harmonious, and particularly melodic.

Popularity

In Germany, Akosua is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2015 at 2,154th place. In the last ten years, Akosua has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it at 4,401st in the corresponding statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,325th.

Nicknames & pet names

Akos

Famous people

• Akosua Adoma Owusu (American film director)
• Akosua Busia (Ghanaian actress)
• Akosua Serwaa (Ghanaian)