Kojo

Kojo is a male given name of Akan origin used in Ghana and among Akan-speaking communities in West Africa and the diaspora. In Akan day-naming traditions, Kojo is the name traditionally given to a boy born on Monday. The name is sometimes rendered as Kwadwo, reflecting dialectal or transliteration differences.

In modern usage, Kojo is commonly used as a standalone given name and can appear in combination with other names in both Ghanaian and broader West African contexts. It is also found in the diaspora, among people of Ghanaian descent worldwide. The name carries its cultural association with the day of birth, but in everyday use it functions as a personal identifier rather than a descriptor of personality or occupation.

As with many Akan day names, Kojo is part of a broader naming system that encodes birth day and, by extension, familial and cultural identity. The name remains widely recognized and remains a common element in contemporary West African naming practices and in communities that preserve Akan linguistic and cultural heritage.