Yaw
yaw
US Popularity:24943
Origin:Ghanaian
Other Origin(s):African
Meaning:Born on Thursday
If baby’s kick-starting your weekend in style, the masculine name Yaw may be a perfect fit. This Ghanaian name comes from the Akan people of West Africa and follows the tradition of naming children by the day of the week they were born. Yaw means “born on Thursday,” deriving from the Akan word Yáwóada. The name is also associated with the appellation of bravery, which is sure to inspire your little one throughout their life. Rich and warm, Yaw is an ideal choice for parents wishing to honor baby Yaw’s ancestral lineage.
How Popular Is The Name Yaw?
U.S. Births
Overall:Yaw is currently #24943 in U.S. births
Boy:Yaw is currently #12141 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#12141
in 2023
- 3206
from 2022
Sources
Agyekum, K, The Sociolinguistic of Akan Personal Names, 2006
VisitGhana, Ghanaian Names
Behind the Name, Yaw, April 2024
Name Doctor, Yaw
Oxford Reference, Nyame and the Message of Death
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