Twi · Akan

Ohemaa

Pronounced oh-HEH-mahShare

Meaning: Queen; queen mother

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Ohemaa is an Akan title for a queen or queen mother that is also used in personal naming. It carries a specific cultural title, beyond a general idea of royalty.

Nicknames

  • Hemaa

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Ohemaa comes from Twi and Akan.

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