African Day Name Wood Bracelets

The African Day Name Bracelets remind us that we are descendants of the beauty, royalty, strength, and perseverance of Africa.  It is a tradition in many countries in West Africa and the African diaspora that children are named based on the day of the week they were born. The day names signify purpose, character, and personal attributes.  These bracelets are handcrafted in Ghana from African glass beads and wood. As you wear them, let them remind you of your heritage and be a source of pride.  Find the day you were born and wear your African day name to represent your roots. 

Examples:

A female born on September 5, 1970, was born on a Saturday. The female Saturday, West African Day Name is Ama, which means associated with God. 

A male born on January 10, 1969, was born on a Friday. The male Friday, West African Day name is Kofi, which means associated with fertility. Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary-General, is a famous male born on a Friday.

The naming system is organized as follows:

• Sunday-born males and females are named Kwasi or Kwesi and Akosua respectively (meaning ‘associated with the universe’);
• Monday-born are Kwadwo or Kojo, Adjoa or Adwoa (meaning ‘associated with peace’);
• Tuesday-born are Kwabena or Kobi, Abena (meaning ‘associated with the ocean’);
• Wednesday-born Kwaku or Kweku, Akua (meaning ‘associated with spider/Ananse’);
• Thursday-born Yaw, Yaa (meaning ‘associated with the earth’);
• Friday-born Kofi, Afia or Afua (meaning ‘associated with fertility’);
• Saturday-born Kwame, Ama (meaning ‘associated with God’).