Names Define individuals, they are also an important part of our culture, a name tells the clan, community, section or group you belong to or represent.
It also reveals the past situations people found themselves in.

In The Dagaaba and Sissala Culture, a name can predict the clan a child or individual is from.

some Clans in Upper West include the Bekuone, Kusiele, I Waala etc

The Ten Popular Dagaare/Waali/Sissali Names are as follows:

• Saaka
  -Donkor
  -Braimah
  -Naah/Naa
  -Dery/Der
  -Seidu
  -Kanton
  -Mahama
  -Dakurah
  -Ziema

Other Popular Surnames include the following:

-Batong
-Bamie
-Bayor
-Dassah
-Sung
-Bayuo
-Zoyaar

Source: Upper West Media App