Kwasi and Kwesi are masculine Akan names meaning “born on Sunday,” its feminine equivalent is Akosua, which has the same meaning. They are ultimately derived from the Akan word Kwasiada, meaning “Sunday.”

Other masculine forms include: Siisi & Akwasi.

Other feminine forms include: Kisi & Esi.

Sources

• https://www.behindthename.com/name/kwesi
• https://www.behindthename.com/name/akosua
• https://fairafric.com/let-the-name-speak-the-deep-meaning-of-ghanaian-first-names