Ghana has a long incessant list of local names. It is not uncommon to sometimes wonder what some names mean and how some names came into being. Well, wonder no more. Social media users on Twitter say they have discovered how some names came about.
Social media is never boring. Especially with Twitter Ghana, there’s always something new going on to create some laughter and comedy. If you need a good place to laugh, try checking some tweets and I can assure you that you’ll laugh till the next day. After all, there are so many influencers like Kalyjay, Mempeasem President, and other pacesetters always beginning trends.
The most recent trend is about how some Ghanaians are purported yo have come about. It should be noted that these are not the actual ways the names came about. But they are hilarious made-up stories to explain some names.
Check them out for yourself:
Abena Dorcas – Abena loves cars
Owusu Ansah – Owusu did not dance
Veronica – Vero does not have a car
Alphabet – Alpha “the bet lover”
Sarkodie – that eagle
Bella Mundi – Bella, won’t you eat?
Pokuase – Poku’s ‘under’
Monica – Mo doesn’t have a car
Nana Aba – Nana has come
Opoku Ware – Opoku, get married
Obinim – No one knows
Kojo – pick six
Alexander – Alex did not sleep
Was your name there?
What do you think is the origin of your name?
Post it in the comment section and let’s laugh together.
Source: Steve101