Efua is a feminine Akan day name from Ghana, closely linked as a variant of Afua. Like Afua, it means "born on Friday", following the Akan tradition of naming children after the day of their birth. The name is widely used among the Akan people, including subgroups such as the Ashanti, Fante, and Akuapem.Etymology and Cultural SignificanceIn Akan culture, day names (known as din pa or aka edin) reflect the soul and character of the newborn; each day is associated with a specific meaning and temperament. Friday‑born girls are traditionally given the name Afua or Efua, while the male equivalent is Kofi. The name is often preceded by titles or surname prefixes to denote honor or family ties.Notable BearersEfua appears among influential Ghanaian women:Efua Asibon (born 1967) is a prominent Ghanaian businesswoman founding the women's empowerment platform Sheroes.Efua Baker (born c. 1967) is a British fitness expert and former personal trainer to celebrities, of Ghanaian descent.The variant Afua is more common internationally, used by scholars like historian Afua Cooper and writer Afua Hirsch.Meaning: "born on Friday"Origin: Akan (Ghana/Côte d'Ivoire)Type: Day name (male: Kofi)Variants: Afia, Afi