Efua

Efua is a traditional Akan day-name, given to girls born on a Friday. In Akan culture, particularly among the Fante and Ashanti people of Ghana, children are often named according to the day of the week they were born, believed to reflect certain characteristics or destinies. This practice is deeply rooted in their spiritual and social traditions.

The system of day-names is one of the most distinctive features of Akan naming conventions. Each day of the week has a specific name for males and females, and these names are often used as a first name, or sometimes as a middle name, alongside other personal names. Efua, therefore, carries a direct and clear meaning tied to the day of birth.