Akan · Twi

Yaw

Pronounced YOWShare

Meaning: Born on Thursday

  • Boy
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  • 1 syllable

The story

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

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Yaw comes from Akan and Twi.

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