Akan

Adwoa

Pronounced AH-joh-ahShare

Meaning: Born on Monday

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Adwoa is an Akan day name for a child born on Monday. Its meaning refers to the weekday of birth, so the family’s connection to that day is part of the choice.

Spellings & variants

  • Adjoa
  • Ajua

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Adwoa comes from Akan.

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