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Akouvi: the Wednesday girl

Akouvi is the traditional name given to a girl born on a Wednesday in Fon-Ewe culture. Communicative, creative — here is its story and its variants.

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Meaning

Origin of the name

AkouviGirl born on a Wednesday
OriginAkan/Ewe/Fon
VariantsAkoua, Akua (Ghana)
Male counterpartKoffi / Kuami
MeaningFull of words, sociable
Akouvi
Wednesday’s girl, the day of Mercury
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Character

Fon tradition

An Akouvi is traditionally seen as:

CommunicativeVery talkative, sociable
CreativeBoundless imagination
CuriousLearns fast
TravelerLoves moving around and meeting people

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Famous

Well-known Akouvis

Akouvi CharlesBeninese model
Akoua TchambaTogolese filmmaker
Akua DonkorGhanaian politician
DiasporaWidely used in France and Belgium
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Tip

Akouvi is one of the most international Fon first names : easy to pronounce, pleasant to the ear, instantly recognized as African.

The girl who shines

Akouvi = communication + creativity + openness. A sunny name that travels well and carries meaning.

Nɛ a nɔ nyi ?
“What’s your name?” — lesson 3, chapter 1
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