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Sunday names in Fon
A boy born on a Sunday will almost always receive a name from the family of Kossi. Here is the complete series with Beninese nuances and variants.
The day name
In Fon tradition (and more broadly in Benin and Togo), each day of the week has its name. For Sunday (aklùnɔwu in Fon):
Regional forms
Depending on the region of Benin:
They are named Kossi
A few public figures with this name:
Good to know
The name Kossi is shared by the Fon (Benin) and Ewe (Togo/Ghana) peoples and sometimes beyond. It remains very popular in 2026.
Sunday, a family name
Whether Kossi, Kossivi or Akossi, a Sunday child always carries a touch of the solemnity tied to this blessed day in Fon country.
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