| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Akan people |
| Meaning | born on a Friday |
| Region of origin |  Ghana |
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Kofi is an Akan masculine given name among the Akan people (such as the Ashanti and Fante) in Ghana that is given to a boy born on Friday. Traditionally in Ghana, a child would receive their Akan day name during their Outdooring, eight days after birth.[1][2]
According to Akan tradition, people born on particular days exhibit certain characteristics or attributes.[1][2] Kofi has the appellation "Kyini", "Otuo" and "Ntiful" meaning "wanderer" and "traveller."[1][2]
- ^ a b c "(PDF) The Sociolinguistic of Akan Personal Names". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ a b c Kamunya, Mercy (2018-10-19). "Akan names and their meanings". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-04-06.