Ghana Place Names is a research project to find the meanings and origins
of as many place names in Ghana as possible.
Make sure your town or village is included!
Coastal Names: Some of the names of places on the coast have undergone changes because of foreign influence. Where did Sekondi and Takoradi get their names? What does Moree mean? And what happened to the other half of Half Assini?
Northern Names: Help with names in the north of Ghana is particularly needed. Are you a speaker of Dagaare, Dagbani, or any of the other Gur languages? Tell us what you know about the names of the north. River Names: Many towns in Ghana are named after rivers, e.g. 'Praso' means "on the Pra River". But what do the river names mean? Does 'Pra' mean 'sweep'? Send your ideas.
Personal Names: Some places are named after people, such as Kofe Djan. Help to commemorate such people by telling us who they were. | Send Your Suggestions: If you think you know the meaning or origin of a place name in Ghana, especially if there is an interesting story behind it, let us know. It will be posted under 'Input' for others to see, and added to The Database.
Visitors: First time? Check Visitors before leaving.
Returning? Check the latest Contributions..
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Take a whistle-stop tour round Ghana's railway network.
See the names and locations of all the stations, stops and halts.
"... some word that teems with hidden meaning - like 'Bolgatanga' " - W.S.Gilbert, 'Ruddigore' (adapted)