Tâmoûrt el Goueïssi (Place)

Tâmoûrt el Goueïssi 

Lake (intermittent)

 

 

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The name Goueïssi / Kouassi originates from the Baoulé people and the wider Akan culture in West Africa, particularly Côte d'Ivoire, where it means "born on Sunday".

 

This naming convention is a significant cultural practice, linking individuals to the day of their birth within the traditional Akan calendar system. 

Origin and Meaning
West African Roots: The name Kouassi has deep roots in the Akan ethnic groups of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. 

Day of Birth: It is a traditional name given to boys born on a Sunday. 

Akan Naming Tradition: This practice reflects the cultural importance of the days of the week within Akan society, where names are assigned based on a child's birth day.  

There are periods of 40 days known as adaduanan (meaning "forty days")

 Akan calendar:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akan_calendar