[4][5][3] In the Akan culture, day names are known to be derived from deities.

Kwadwo originated from Koyayuda and the Lord of Life Firmament deity of the day Monday.

[1][5] Males named Kwadwo tend to be nurturing and achieve a balance between strength and compassion.

[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 Monday is Adwoa.