Origin:Ghanaian
Other Origin(s):Native American
Meaning:Born on Monday; Big brother or sister
Ajo, a lyrical girl's name, means "born on Monday" and can be an extra way to celebrate baby's arrival into the world. This name is thought to be an Anglicized spelling of the Ghanaian Adwoa or Ewe Adjo and comes from the Akan people. Mondays are often used to symbolize a fresh start, making it the perfect day for your little one to join your family. Ajo is also a version of the gender-neutral Âjo, from the Indigenous Greenlandic word angaju, which signifies “big brother” or “big sister.” Choosing the name Ajo can be a thoughtful way to banish the Monday blues from your world for life.
Sources
  • What is in a name? Ghanaian Personal Names as Information Sources by Olive Akpebu adjah, pg. 7,8

  • Name Doctor, Adwoa

  • Behind the Name, Adwoa, April 2024

  • Name Doctor, Âjo

  • Behind the Name, Âjo, May 2018

  • Behind the Name, Aaju, June 2016

  • WordSense, angaju

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