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Okosua

Okosua is a traditional Ghanaian name commonly given to daughters born on Wednesday. It originates from the Akan ethnic group’s naming system, which assigns specific names based on the day of the week you are born. The name "Okosua" honors cultural heritage and reflects the child's birth day, symbolizing particular traits associated with that day. In essence, it’s both a personal and cultural identifier, connecting individuals to their ancestral practices and community identity through a meaningful naming tradition.