Akwasi has the appellation Bodua or Obueakwan meaning agility.

Akwasi originated from Koyasi and the Lord of Life Descent deity of the day Sunday.

[3] Males named Akwasi are known to be leaders in society and also known to be "clearer of the way" (obue-akwan).

[3] Day names in Ghana vary in spelling among the various Akan subgroups.

The variant of the name used for a female child born on Sunday is Akosua.