These day names have further meanings concerning the soul and character of the person.
Middle names have considerably more variety and can refer to their birth order, twin status, or an ancestor's middle name.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the enslaved people from modern day Ghana in the Caribbean were referred to as Coromantees.
Most day names among the Mole-Dagombas are usually given to girls, and few are given to both sexes.
Notable figures with day names include Ghana's first president Kwame Nkrumah and former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.